Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse OR Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Registered Nurse with VCH, you will:
Provide nursing care to youth and their families, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
Demonstrate continuous improvement and a trauma informed, harm reduction and recovery oriented care approach in nursing practice.
Provide education and support to patient and family.
Maintain and advances own clinical competence.
Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Two years’ recent, related experience working with youth experiencing significant mental health and/or substance use challenges in a youth-specific setting combined with specialty training in adolescent psychiatry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of mental health/substance use issues and treatments with youth.Knowledge of mental health/substance services, resources, and referral procedures.Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to patient.Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; Mental Health Act as it relates to the rights of clients and staff.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses during procedure and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care providers, both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assist patients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.Demonstrated ability to manage aggressive and suicidal behaviour.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to teach clients and their families.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing StatementThe 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.
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.
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.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.