Community Mental Health RN/PN – Specialized Populations

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join an interprofessional care team. You will assess, treat, consult and follow up with clients and their caregivers, coordinating with community partners.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, implementing treatment plans, administering prescribed medications, and providing education on mental health and substance use.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two years of related nursing experience preferred.
• Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing services to clients and caregivers as part of an interprofessional team.
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and contributes to treatment planning and care coordination.
• Administers prescribed psychotropic medications and monitors effects, supporting crisis intervention when needed.
• Provides education on mental health and substance use to clients, families, and care givers; supports education sessions and outreach.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and referrals per Fraser Health standards and procedures.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Crisis intervention

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Communication

Education

Nurse registration BC

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join an interprofessional care team. You will assess, treat, consult and follow up with clients and their caregivers, coordinating with community partners.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, implementing treatment plans, administering prescribed medications, and providing education on mental health and substance use.