Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Provide patient/client-centered crisis stabilization and/or intensive care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide care in the Psychiatric Emergency Service and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units.
Conduct complete mental status assessments and addictions screening.
Develop, carry out, and document therapeutic care plans.
Use a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach for mental status and substance use assessments.
Teach patients/clients and families and support therapeutic engagement.
Document assessment and care.
Collaborate with internal and external healthcare professions to coordinate care in the best interest of the patient/client
Close Date Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 1900-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.72 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 51.62 Planned Start Date Jul. 6 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No 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
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Coordinator or designate and functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient/client-centered crisis stabilization and/or intensive care. The nurse is responsible for providing care to patient/clients in the Psychiatric Emergency Service and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, including assessment with complete mental status assessment, addictions screening, development and carrying out of therapeutic care plans, teaching with patient/clients and families and documentation of assessment and care. This includes using a trauma-informed, recovery orientated approach to providing mental status and substance use assessments. Nurses will collaborate with other health care professions both internal and external to coordinate care in the best interest of the patient/client.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
Minimum two (2) years recent experience working with persons with acute mental illness, including working with multi-disciplinary teams (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Working knowledge of relevant legislation.
Knowledge of Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed.).
Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.
Demonstrated ability to conduct physical/mental status and risk assessments.
Ability to apply addictions theory and screening/management of withdrawal.
Ability to apply crisis intervention and stabilization principles.
Ability to apply common screening tools for mental illness and addictions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability in establishing therapeutic relationships.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload and set priorities.
Ability to deal effectively with internal/external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/clients, and families/significant others.
Ability to operate related equipment including computers and related software.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.