Mental Health Crisis Nurse (RN/RPN)

Island Health
📍 Duncan, British Columbia, Canada 💼 Temp PT 🕒 Posted March 18, 2026

Job Description

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 diagnose...

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Job Details

  • Location Duncan, British Columbia
  • Job Type Temp PT
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date March 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 27, 2026