Psych

Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the psychiatric team as a Registered Nurse working nights (19:00–07:00) on a 13-week contract. You'll provide direct patient care across multiple psychiatric units, with 48 guaranteed hours per week starting December 14, 2026.

About the Units

You'll float among five psychiatric units serving diverse populations:

• Adolescent unit (ages 12–18)
• Adult units serving lower and higher acuity patients, including those with thought disorders
• Senior unit providing specialized geriatric psychiatric care

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients' mental health status, recognizing psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral concerns
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications; track side effects and adverse reactions
• Intervene during psychiatric crises using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
• Build trust and rapport with patients through empathetic, active listening
• Document care and communicate with the interdisciplinary team

Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certifications required
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing preferred
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and crisis intervention

Unit Culture

The facility emphasizes ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect) and AIDET communication to keep patients informed and heard.

Logistics

• Dress code: Blue scrubs
• Coverage required seven days a week, including weekends
• Float to areas of greatest clinical need