Provide mental health clinical services for children and youth in crisis.
Conduct psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations.
Develop and implement therapeutic care plans.
Coordinate discharge planning and referrals.
Support families and provide psycho-education.
Screen referrals and arrange psychiatric consultations.
Document assessments and care activities
Requirements summary
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN.
Minimum 2 years recent experience with children and youth with mental health issues.
Training in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and CPR certification.
Knowledge of DSM IV, Mental Health Act, Child, Family and Community Service Act.
Experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
De-escalation skills and ability to work under pressure
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Job description
Close Date Location Campbell River Dogwood Street (CRDS) - Campbell River, BC V9W 2X9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:00-18:30 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jun. 8 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Apr. 24 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 direction of the Program Coordinator or designate and in collaboration with other health care professionals, both internal and external, the Mental Health Crisis Nurse provides direct and indirect mental health clinical service for children and youth experiencing a mental health crisis or acute psychiatric illness and present to the Emergency Room (ER), Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), or are admitted to the Inpatient Unit. This includes using a trauma-informed approach to provide mental status and alcohol and drug use assessment; crisis stabilization and triage services; the development and implementation of therapeutic care plans; case management and discharge planning in collaboration with other applicable professions; psycho-education and family support as required; and all related documentation of assessment and care. The Mental Health Crisis Nurse is also responsible for screening referrals, gathering collateral information, and setting up appointments with the child and youth psychiatrist for those children and youth who require an urgent psychiatric consultation and is responsible for initiating recommendations regarding further treatment planning, and referral and liaison with related service providers.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Competencies as outlined in Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice (2nd Edition). A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working with a multi-disciplinary team with children and youth with acute mental illness; crisis or emergency mental health experience an asset; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Recent training in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent and current CPR certification required. Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (Certificate) (CPMHN{C}) an asset. Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated ability to conduct an age appropriate psychiatric assessment, including risk to self/others and mental status.
Working knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses including substance use concerns and related treatments including Opioid Agonist Treatment, the Infants Act, Mental Health Act, and the Child, Family and Community Service Act.
Demonstrated experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
De-escalation skills with hostile/aggressive clients.
Works effectively and efficiently under pressure, in high-acuity situations.
Demonstrated ability in establishing therapeutic relationships.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/clients, and families/ significant others.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to consistently apply effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, respectful limit setting, and reframing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload and set priorities.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Typing and computer skills sufficient to enter reports efficiently on an electronic health record. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD993.pdf Additional information for applicants A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
