Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse Specialist

1 month ago


Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Qualifications and Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Island Health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric emergency care and a passion for delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and mental status, as well as risk assessments.
  • Apply addictions theory and management of withdrawal to provide effective care.
  • Utilize crisis intervention and stabilization principles to ensure patient safety.
  • Employ common screening tools for mental illness and addictions to inform care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide seamless care.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote healing and recovery.
  • Organize workload and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient care delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide comprehensive care.
  • Operate related equipment, including computers and software, to support care delivery.
Education and Experience

A minimum of two years' recent experience working with individuals with acute mental illness and/or addiction is required. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant is also required.

Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of relevant legislation and the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed.) is also essential.



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