H NURSE 4A - Psychiatric Nurse

“Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Must have current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification. Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

One (1) year experience working in residential youth care, security, mental health or forensic psychiatric related work OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may be considered.

Crisis Intervention and Physical Restraint (CIPR) training; OR an equivalent combination of related experience, related education and/or related training may be considered.

Willingness

Statements:

Shift work is a requirement as this is a 24-hour facility. Must be able to work days/ evenings/ midnights/ weekends.

Will be required to work around youth who are distressed and facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant situations or behaviour with angry, abusive, or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around youth in crisis who may display volatile behaviour.

Must be willing and able to provide First Aid coverage and medical support for staff, as required under WorkSafe BC guidelines. For questions regarding this position, please contact Rishma.Sharma@gov.bc.ca

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Position: There are two (2) permanent full-time positions available. These positions have full time on-site requirements. *Bargaining for the collective agreement that covers this position may impact the starting salary, if applicable, upon the conclusion of the upcoming round of collective bargaining between the Employer and BCNU. The employer is willing to pay a starting salary at the top end of the salary range depending on qualifications and years of experience and in accordance with the employer policies. An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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