REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PSYCHIATRY

Job summary

Provides and coordinates psychiatric nursing care, including assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education, and health promotion. Sets priorities, delegates tasks to support staff, collaborates with healthcare providers, and may provide nursing care before, during, and after ECT treatment.

Job details

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) provides and coordinates the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients. Demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence-based practices through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities. Sets priorities and assigns and delegates tasks to support staff. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers. When applicable to the job, provides nursing services for clients before, during and after undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment both by working independently and as a member of an integrated care team. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

What you’ll do

Provides and coordinates psychiatric nursing care, including assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education, and health promotion. Sets priorities, delegates tasks to support staff, collaborates with healthcare providers, and may provide nursing care before, during, and after ECT treatment.

Requirements

The role requires practice in accordance with professional nursing standards and the BCCNM code of ethics, using a patient- and family-centered care model. It calls for nursing expertise and the ability to deliver psychiatric care, provide clinical leadership, and collaborate with an integrated healthcare team.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Patient Care
• Nursing Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient and Family Education
• Health Promotion
• Clinical Leadership
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Care Coordination
• Task Delegation
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Job areas

• Healthcare

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