Psychiatric Worker

2 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $33.28/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Psychiatric Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychiatric Worker with a degree in Behavioural Science to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC . Apply today to join our team

As a Psychiatric Worker with VCH you will:

Work under the direction of the Charge Nurse, to provide specific aspects of psychiatric assessment and therapeutic care to clients with mental health needs, and establish client/family needs above all other concerns. Contribute to the development, implementation and revision of client care plans; participate in ward rounds/meetings as required; conduct observation rounds to ensure the safety of clients and staff; record and communicate client behaviours; identify the need for intervention; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to established protocols Participate in in-service education; respond to general inquiries; transport and accompany clients who are considered unsafe to be alone; assist with admissions; provide personal care to clients when necessary under the direction of nursing staff.

About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units

The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.

The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:

Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floor Mood Disorders – Segal 6th floor Inpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floor Inpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floor

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Graduation from a recognized degree program in Behavioural Science plus one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?


VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers


At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.


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