Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Vancouver
About Us
Clinical Staffing Supports connects qualified healthcare professionals with organizations dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We work with healthcare and community-based organizations to support individuals experiencing diverse mental health challenges. Our focus is on connecting skilled nursing professionals with environments where their clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient-centred care can make a meaningful difference.
The Role
Registered Nurses (RNs) who are passionate about mental health nursing and supporting individuals with complex care needs.
In this role, you may provide direct nursing care, conduct mental health assessments, support treatment planning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive nursing and mental health assessments to identify patient needs and risks.
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Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
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Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses, side effects, and changes in patient condition.
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Provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally sensitive nursing care.
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Identify and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies, behavioural crises, and escalating situations.
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Apply therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques to promote patient and staff safety.
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Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, behavioural specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
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Support patients experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions, including concurrent disorders.
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, assessments, and incident reports.
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Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, coping strategies, and available community resources.
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Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care conferences, and discharge planning.
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Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards in accordance with applicable legislation and organizational policies.
Qualifications
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), or eligibility for registration prior to commencing practice.
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Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
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Previous experience in mental health, psychiatric nursing, or a related clinical setting preferred.
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Knowledge of mental health conditions, psychiatric medications, and evidence-based nursing interventions.
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Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioural needs, concurrent disorders, or substance use challenges considered an asset.
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Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
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Demonstrated ability to manage challenging situations using therapeutic communication and de-escalation strategies.
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification, as required by the placement setting.
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Ability to meet applicable background screening, immunization, and other site-specific onboarding requirements.
Benefits
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Independent Contractor position
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Flexible work hours
How to Apply:
To apply, email your resume to info@clinicalsupports.com with the subject: “RN application – BC”.