131624 - Psychiatric Worker (Bachelor's Degree)

Psychiatric Worker (Bachelor's Degree) Job ID 2024-131624 City Vancouver Work Location UBC Hospital Department Mental Health and Substance Use SALUS Program, Detwiller Pavilion Home Worksite 02 - UBC Hospital Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Part-Time FTE 0.67 Standard Hours / Week 25.13 Job Category Patient Care Support Services Salary Grade 30 Min Hourly CAD $33.28/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $33.28/Hr. Shift Times 0730-1730/2330-0730 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $33.28/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Psychiatric Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychiatric Worker with a Bachelor's degree in a Behavioural Science to join the SALUS Program team at Detwiller Pavillion, UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team As a Psychiatric Worker, you will: Work under the direction of the Charge Nurse, to provide specific aspects of psychiatric assessment and therapeutic care to clients with mental health needs, and establishes client/family needs above all other concerns. Contribute to the development, implementation and revision of client care plans; participates in ward rounds/meetings as required; conducts observation rounds to ensure the safety of clients and staff; records and communicates client behaviours; identifies the need for intervention; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to established protocols. Participate in in-service education; responds to general inquiries; transports and accompanies clients who are considered unsafe to be alone; assists with admissions; provides personal care to clients when necessary under the direction of nursing staff. Qualifications Education & Experience Graduation from a recognized degree program in Behavioural Science plus one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge & Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. 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Location: Greater Vancouver, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024