Summary Mental Health Nurse in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a mental health nurse. The following information is applicable to all Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 31301).
Description
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, community agencies, companies, private homes and public and private organizations or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$24.50/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
258 jobs
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Competencies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordinating
- Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Writing
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