Registered Mental Health Nurse – Pediatric Inpatient
- Employer
- Interior Health
- Location
- KAMLOOPS, BC
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Category
- Nurses
- Location
- British Columbia
Registered Mental Health Nurse – Pediatric Inpatient
Job ID 1601742
Job title: REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE – PEDIATRIC INPATIENT
Community: KAMLOOPS
Facility: ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL
Status: RELIEF FULL TIME
Position Summary
Royal Inland Hospital is seeking an RN or RPN with mental health experience and knowledge of child development to join our pediatric inpatient psychiatric unit for this relief full time opportunity until December 31, 2022.
The Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry Unit provides acute psychiatric care to individuals under the age of 18 years for crisis stabilization. It is a locked 2-bed unit within the general medical pediatric unit of Royal Inland Hospital. Length of stay varies from 1 day to 2 weeks.
We are seeking an RN or RPN who has experience working with children and youth and has an understanding of child development. The nurse will work autonomously with children alongside an interdisciplinary team. The primary function of this unit is stabilization and does not involve intensive treatment.
Shifts of work are rotating Days and Nights; 07:30 to 19:30 and 19:30 to 07:30.
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health nurse who meets our qualifications and is looking to join a great team? If yes, then apply today!
Note: Any position that is required to enter a Long Term Care/Assisted Living facility to provide services, the successful candidate of that position will be subject to the PHO Order regarding mandatory vaccination.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved school of nursing and two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
**Experience with child and youth/knowledge of child development is an asset.
Apply today:
Interior Health values diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience and knowledge to ensure equitable health outcomes for all of the clients we serve. We are welcoming of all populations including our Aboriginal partners throughout the Interior Health Region. We are committed to increasing our Aboriginal representative workforce to build an engaged, culturally diverse organization focused on the goal of providing high quality, sustainable healthcare through an engaged workforce and healthy workplaces. We build inclusive, trusting and respectful relationships through our partnerships.