Thought Disorder Nurse - RN

Chippenham Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centred care? Submit your application for Thought Disorder Nurse – RN position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFYING CANDIDATES

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioural health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counselling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counselling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition programme.
• Time Away From Work Programme (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The registered nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centred care per the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualised, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach and Manage.”

The RN serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers and models a commitment to the organisation’s vision, mission and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Manage the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customise and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
• Manage the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialised patient groups.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licence.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly‑trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460‑plus bed hospital is one of the region’s leading acute care facilities located on the south side of Richmond. We are the region’s first choice for orthopaedics, joint care, behavioural health and cardiovascular care.

The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Centre and Level I Trauma Centre.

We are interviewing candidates for our Thought Disorder Nurse – RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.