Forensic Psychiatric Nurse

9 hours ago


Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
Job Title: Registered Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam, BC.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing specialized care to adults with mental illness who are in conflict with the law. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing direct care to patients in accordance with their care plans, including administering medication and implementing behavior management strategies.
  • Recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of patient conditions, and documenting patient health care information.
  • Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, and contributing to the physical and psychological well-being of patients.
  • Consulting with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and access to resources.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives.
  • Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing.
  • One year of recent experience working in a forensic or acute psychiatric hospital setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level 1.
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will have access to:

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan and psychological health & safety programs.
  • Professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.
About Us

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges. We are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.



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