REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PSYCHIATRY

Job summary

Provide and coordinate psychiatric nursing care, including assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education, and health promotion. Set priorities, delegate tasks to support staff, collaborate with healthcare providers, and provide nursing care related to ECT when applicable.

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 GR Baker Memorial 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

Provide and coordinate psychiatric nursing care, including assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education, and health promotion. Set priorities, delegate tasks to support staff, collaborate with healthcare providers, and provide nursing care related to ECT when applicable.

Requirements

The role calls for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse who practices according to BCCNM professional standards and ethics. The nurse is expected to deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care and demonstrate clinical expertise in evidence-based psychiatric nursing.

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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