Posted 17 days ago
Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN)
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary psychiatric nurse (RN or RPN) for its adult mental health services team, providing clinical care to adults with severe acute or persisting mental illness in hospital and community settings. The work covers assessment and treatment, consultation and education for community agencies, and service development. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and two to three years of adult mental health experience are required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical services to adults with severe acute or persisting mental illness
- Deliver continuous care across all phases in hospital and community settings
- Provide consultation and education to community agencies
- Participate in mental health service development
- Represent mental health services on committees
Requirements summary:
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN
- Graduation from a recognized nursing program
- Two to three years of direct adult mental health experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RN, RPN, BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,278 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the supervision of the Director, Mental Health Services, the position, as part of the adult mental health services team, is responsible for the provision of services to adults with severe acute or persisting mental illness. The position provides clinical services to clients in both the Hospital and Community settings; provides services that are continuous in all phases of care and support; provides consultation and education to community agencies; participates in service development for the target population; and represents mental health services on various committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program. Two to three years' direct relevant experience dealing with adult mental health and a significant understanding of mental health issues pertaining to the adult mentally ill, the availability of programs and their function in delivering services to this population. A valid driver's licence.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of mental health assessment, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies and community dynamics.
- Clinical expertise in the full range of mental disorders in adults.
- Understanding of linkages with community groups and government agencies.
- Tact, patience and flexibility.
- Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
- Sound judgement.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Non-judgmental attitude.
- Autonomy and initiative.
- Team player.
- Ongoing study and knowledge of trends and developments in the field of mental health clinical practice.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1885.pdfJournal
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