Emergency Psychiatric Nurse Role at WCGH

Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 port alberni, alberni clayoquot regional district, Canada 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

Join West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC, as an Emergency Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN). This casual nursing role emphasizes crisis responses and patient support.

In your role as a Psychiatric Emergency Care Nurse, you will work within a collaborative team, focusing on mediating crisis situations and creating patient care plans. Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience with acute mental health and addictions to effectively assess and treat patients.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide psychiatric and medical assessments during emergencies
• Conduct effective crisis intervention and stabilization
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care
• Facilitate development of discharge and referral strategies
• Maintain adherence to nursing standards and practices

Requirements:
• Current RN/RPN registration with BC College of Nurses
• Minimum two years of experience in relevant...

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Job Details

  • Location port alberni, alberni clayoquot regional district
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Bio & Pharmacology & Health
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 13, 2026