Close Date Location Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.54 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 40.5 Planned Start Date Jul. 29 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Oct. 31 2024 Pending Return of Incumbent 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 Experience

Registration 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 Abilities Demonstrated ability to conduct physical status, mental status and risk assessment. Ability to apply addictions theory and screening/management of withdrawal Ability to apply crisis intervention and stabilization principles Ability to apply common screening tools for mental illness and addictions Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability in establishing therapeutic relationships Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patient/clients, and families/ significant others Ability to operate related equipment including computers and related software Physical 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! This is a shared line between the Psychiatric Intensive Care (PIC) unit & Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) with majority of the shifts scheduled in PIC. Successful applicant must be able and willing to work on both units. If you have any questions please contact Harveen Dhaliwal, Hiring Manager at harveen.dhaliwal@islandhealth.ca Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union HSA