Casual Psychiatric Liaison Nurse: Crisis & Care

Fraser Health; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Casual Psychiatric Liaison Nurse to work in a rewarding environment. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications and experience in mental health care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Offering competitive hourly pay from CAD $41.42 to $59.52, this position emphasizes caring service in a community setting within Metro Vancouver.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Must have one year of recent related experience in acute or community mental health.
• Ability to perform mental health assessments and provide nursing care.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology, mental illness, and substance use treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Screen psychiatric referrals and gather background information.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with interprofessional teams.
• Advocate for patients navigating care services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental illness treatment

Counseling skills

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduation from an approved school of Nursing

Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Casual Psychiatric Liaison Nurse to work in a rewarding environment. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications and experience in mental health care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Offering competitive hourly pay from CAD $41.42 to $59.52, this position emphasizes caring service in a community setting within Metro Vancouver.