Job Description

Nurse Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicatedRegistered Mental Health Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing quality care to patients in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care. You will utilize your expertise in senior care, pediatrics, and medication administration to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Note:

This is a travel nursing job so candidate should be open to travel to different locations in the province.

Duties:

- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care to patients
- Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic medical record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times
- Adhere to all healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures

Experience:

- Minimum of 6 months of experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in a healthcare setting
- Experience in Medical-Surgical and Hospital settings is preferred
- Proficiency in medication administration techniques

Skills:

- Excellent clinical assessment skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current licensure to practice in British Columbia

Active BLS Certification

Immunization Record (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Two-Step TB (Or Chest X-Ray if two-step TB is not there).
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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $52.00-$55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Schedule:

12 hour shift Evening shift Every Weekend Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:

Surrey, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

* BC LPN License (required)