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Emergency Psychiatric Care Nurse at Island Health

Student-Friendly Entry-Level
Company

Vancouver Island Health Authority

Location

nanaimo, Canada

Posted

June 05, 2026

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About This Opportunity

Join Vancouver Island Health Authority as an Emergency Psychiatric Care Nurse, where your crisis intervention and assessment skills will play a pivotal role in patient safety and care quality.
As a Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse (RN/RPN), your responsibilities will include conducting thorough assessments and participating in crisis situations within the Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit. Alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to effective care planning for individuals facing acute mental health challenges. This is an opportunity to leverage your nursing skills to improve patient outcomes in urgent scenarios.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct risk and mental health assessments
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization strategies
• Collaborate on patient care and discharge plans
• Support effective communication with families and teams
• Document care and assessments in compliance with standards
Requirements:
• BC College of Nurses and ...