Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1900 and 1900-0700 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $40.21 - $57.78 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jan. 15 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator or delegate, provides nursing care for children and youth with behavioural, emotional and psychiatric disturbances. Within the context of a multi-disciplinary team and in a residential setting, provides care and treatment to children and youth, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Minimum two years' recent related experience, which includes one year paediatric and one year psychiatric experience.
Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to work independently, set priorities and organize workload accordingly.Ability to deal effectively with others and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.Ability to manage aggressive behaviour through progressive intervention techniques.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD986.pdf Additional information for applicants Casual position for VGH Pediatric Unit as MRN for children and youth admitted for acute mental illness and/or substance use recovery. Additional Clauses Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU