Mental Health RN/RPN — Remote & Community Outreach

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health in British Columbia is hiring a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide and coordinate psychiatric nursing care in collaboration with an interprofessional care team. The role includes assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities.

Responsibilities include direct care, remote monitoring where applicable, and participation in quality improvement and committees to improve patient care and the work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One year recent related experience in inpatient mental health services, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Participate in the Unit's therapeutic program.
• Monitor patients remotely via approved technology when required.
• Document reports of assessments and care and educate patients and families.
• Communicate with health care team; set priorities and delegate tasks.
• Advocate for patient autonomy, rights, and access to information.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and research.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Crisis intervention

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Patient education

Safety procedures

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Substance use certificate (optional)

Job description

Fraser Health in British Columbia is hiring a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide and coordinate psychiatric nursing care in collaboration with an interprofessional care team. The role includes assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities.

Responsibilities include direct care, remote monitoring where applicable, and participation in quality improvement and committees to improve patient care and the work environment.