Registered Nurse (rn), Psychiatry

Position Summary

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 established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the 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). Under the general supervision of the. Program Lead or designate and working collaboratively and in partnership with members of a multidisciplinary care team, the Nurse will provide direct patient care to persons with addictions, psychiatric illness, and / or challenging behaviours. Through comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring, individual and group therapy, consultation and intervention, provides input into and assists with effective patient flow for assessed and patients, including those awaiting transfer for further assessment and assists with patient admission and transfer to ensure services and bed destination is achieved in a timely manner.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Days, Nights, 07 : 00 to 19 : 00, 19 : 00 to 07 : 00 (rotating)

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• With a minimum of one (1) year recent experience in an acute mental health setting or an equivalent of experience in other areas of the mental health field.

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Where you will be working :

Facility :

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through GR Baker Memorial Hospital

Community :

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Quesnel

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

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