Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The RN/RPN, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) provides nursing services to clients before, during and after transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards. The RN/RPN provides education and support to clients who are receiving TMS treatments by sharing information, demonstrating the TMS procedure, and providing guidance on TMS treatment management.  Prepares the patient/client for treatment, assists with the informed consent process, administers the transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment as prescribed by the psychiatrist and/or assists the psychiatrist during the TMS procedure.  The RN/RPN performs direct nursing care as appropriate to ensure the comfort of safety of clients undergoing TMS, providing post-TMS care, and assisting with the discharge/transfer following treatment.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Provides individualized and intensive nursing care to clients who are undergoing TMS treatment.  Organizes TMS sessions and administers the transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment through the use of an electronic device as prescribed by the psychiatrist.  Administers medications as directed by psychiatrist.

2.    Regularly documents, monitors vital signs, and performs physical and mental assessments at appropriate intervals. Reorganizes priorities and revises care plans as required and includes client/family in evaluating progress towards their goal.  Observes and detects significant and/or life-threatening changes to client’s condition and intervenes to manage changes; evaluates outcomes to these interventions.

3.    Maintains basic life support skills and initiates emergency response resources appropriate to critical events. Assesses clients for transfer in accordance with established transfer criteria; provides systematic report to nursing staff in receiving unit. Performs a variety of health care interventions optimizing clinical nursing skills and medical equipment, and other medications to provide immediate relief in case of emergency medical situations.

4.    Initiates measures to relieve crisis and emergent situations, and to control aggressive and suicidal behavior; administers prescribed psychotropic medications and monitors clients response and side effects; identifies referrals to other health professionals. Initiates and facilitates discharge planning and referral to community services.

5.    Prepares client for treatment, provides follow-up support and care after treatment, identifies clients/family priorities and plans, assists with the informed consent process, discusses professional care and services that support these plans. Discusses facts and myths of treatment as applicable, provides appropriate educational information and reviews the process before, during and after receiving TMS treatment.    

6.    Documents client/family perspectives, nursing observations, educational information provided, and activities that support client/family priorities.  As applicable, ensures documentation of pre-TMS required information and the consent process, noting who provided the consent.  Maintains complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures, policies, or processes.

7.    Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients/families and provides emotional support to clients by identifying clients TMS learning needs and readiness for treatment. Teaches clients/families about TMS treatment, management and treatment of specific psychiatric/medical conditions, recurrent issues, themes, and their symptoms. As appropriate, teaches clients/families about the purpose, risks, and benefits of TMS procedure, implications, and potential side effects of such treatment.

8.    Uses appropriate supplies and equipment for client care considering cost, availability, and safe care requirements.  Problem solves equipment malfunctions with technical staff.  Handles, stores, and disposes of workplace hazardous materials and sharps in accordance with established procedures, policies, or processes.

9.    Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with designated personnel by collecting data, summarizing information and/or providing updates for review and further analysis by principal researcher, research team and/or project coordinator. Integrates research findings with clinical expertise and patient needs for optimal care.  Collaborates effectively with team of researchers.

10.    Carries out responsibilities in accordance with WorkSafe BC and organizational Occupational Health and Safety policies and standards to meet safety requirements. Participates and remains current in mandatory education, such as infection control, violence prevention and protection of privacy/confidentiality.

11.    Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel and using online patient safety learning system (PSLS). Shares learnings from safety events with team members and incorporates recommendations within clinical practice to enhance patient/client safety. Ensures a safe environment for clients and staff by observing universal precautions and infection control.

12.    Acts as a resource person in the provision of nursing care for nursing staff, clients receiving TMS treatments. Participates in orientation of staff as required.

13.    Complies with new policies, procedures, and standards by implementing changes in performance of duties as required. Makes recommendations for improvements to the program and the provision of patient/client care to the TMS clinical area.

14.    Participates in team meetings and corporate initiatives, conducts planning and quality improvement activities, participates in maintaining a healthy environment for clients and team. Assists with the Quality Assurance Program by conducting audits, completing appropriate reports, providing feedback, identifying and following up on risk factors.  

15.    Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
•    Two (2) years’ recent, related experience providing acute or community health nursing care/services to clients receiving TMS treatment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•    Current certification in CPR.

Skills and Abilities

•    Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to clients with severe and persistent psychiatric illness who are undergoing transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment (TMS).
•    Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
•    Demonstrated skill in the initiation and management of IV therapy and administration of IV medications.
•    Demonstrated ability to assess client responses during procedure and to respond appropriately including potential complications and care issues commonly encountered in a critical care environment.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of anaesthetic and other drugs used in critical care environment.
•    Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to a critical care environment such as conscious sedation, critical care monitoring and support equipment.
•    Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
•    Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles, and best practices.
•    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care providers, both one-on-one and in groups.
•    Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system (i.e., Cerner).
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

 

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours.
• A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date.
• If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00pm and Friday, April 24, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
• The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position.
• If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter.
• If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca.