Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN & RPN), Mental Health Emergency Department - BC Children’s Hospital

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN & RPN), Mental Health Emergency Department

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

*As of April 1, 2024 this position may qualify for a one-time recruitment incentive up to $15,000 (subject to funding availability).  To learn more about this incentive and if you qualify, please ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor at priya.adhikari@phsa.ca* 

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse performs physical and mental health assessments and provides appropriate nursing care, prescribed treatments, and medications in consultation with physicians and consultants. Observes, monitors, evaluates and documents client progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and performs a variety of health care interventions. Plans and coordinates patient assessment, care planning, patient and family teaching, and health promotion initiatives. Acts as an educational resource for the Emergency Department staff within the defined area of clinical expertise according to established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and philosophy at Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC.

What you’ll do

• Provide direct health care services to children and youth presenting with a wide variety and complexity of mental health presentations. Perform physical, psychosocial and mental health assessments, collaborate with physicians and allied health as required, administer prescribed treatments and medications according to policy.
• Observe, monitor, evaluate and documents patient progress, symptoms and behavioral changes. Perform a variety of health care interventions, utilizing nursing skills and medical equipment including therapeutic interventions using a variety of modalities. 
• Assess the patient’s needs in collaboration with the emergency team during the intake procedure to determine patient disposition. Develop care and treatment plans with final dispositions authorized by the emergency department physician and/or consulting psychiatrist. Provide general and crisis counseling to patients and their families including brief crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, or emergency department social workers. Initiate and facilitate discharge planning and referrals.
• Support the process of admission and transfer to inpatient units by supporting the needs of the patient and their family, providing information to the receiving unit and facilitating transition by sharing emergency treatment outcomes and care plans to the inpatient unit.
• Work with team members to develop educational resources that may be used with patients/families for health teaching. 

What you bring

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience working with children, adolescents and families on an inpatient child/adolescent mental health unit including one (1) year’s recent related experience in a crisis or emergency psychiatry setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current CPR and CPI training

You will also have the ability to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health assessment, substance use, psychopharmacology in children, general counseling principles and interview techniques, crisis theory, trauma-informed care, abnormal psychology, de-escalation techniques and knowledge of community resources.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Make decisions in both an independent and consultative manner in a clinical setting.
• Relate effectively and establish rapport with psychotic and crisis-prone adolescents, children and their families.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, and function as a nursing resource team member.
• Show awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Hold knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Opportunities
Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Requisition # 154959E Hours of Work: As per master rotation 1; 07.00-19:06 and 19.00-07:06

Requisition # 154960E Hours of Work: As per master rotation 2; 07.00-19:06 and 19.00-07:06

Requisition # 154961E Hours of Work: As per master rotation 3; 07.00-19:06 and 19.00-07:06

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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