Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0748-1900 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.0 Planned Start Date Jun. 20 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 6 2024 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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.
Reports to the Coordinator or designate and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient/client-centered crisis stabilization and/or intensive care. The nurse is responsible for providing care to patient/clients in the Psychiatric Emergency Service and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, including assessment with complete mental status assessment, addictions screening, development and carrying out of therapeutic care plans, teaching with patient/clients and families and documentation of assessment and care. This includes using a trauma-informed, recovery orientated approach to providing mental status and substance use assessments. Nurses will collaborate with other health care professions both internal and external to coordinate care in the best interest of the patient/client.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Canadian Nursing Association certification an asset. A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working with persons with acute mental illness, including working with multi-disciplinary teams, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Working knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.
Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to conduct physical status, mental status and risk assessment.Ability to apply addictions theory and screening/management of withdrawalAbility to apply crisis intervention and stabilization principlesAbility to apply common screening tools for mental illness and addictionsAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingDemonstrated ability in establishing therapeutic relationshipsDemonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set prioritiesDemonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patient/clients, and families/ significant othersAbility to operate related equipment including computers and related softwarePhysical ability to perform the duties of the position Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD989.pdf Additional information for applicants This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a Recruiter today! Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union HSA