Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse Specialist

4 weeks 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.
  • Screen patients for mental illness and addictions using common screening tools.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
  • 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.
Education and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.


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