RN/RPN — MH&SUS Specialist Populations (Recovery Care)

Fraser Health Authority; Pitt Meadows; 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 provide assessment, treatment and follow-up in a patient-centered, recovery-oriented care setting.

Current practicing registration with BCCNM is required; two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination. Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle are preferred to support community-based care.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM.
• Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing services, on a case management basis, to clients and their caregivers referred to the team by screening referrals, providing comprehensive nursing assessments and making recommendations for treatment planning and consultation in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Provides education on mental health and substance use issues to care givers, professionals, community groups and agencies; presents information/education sessions to professional colleagues and other government/non-government agencies.
• Carries out treatment plans and interventions, including administering prescribed psychotropic medication, monitoring the effects, and encouraging medication compliance; provision of support and crisis intervention through home visits and outreach.
• Provides follow-up and monitoring of complex psychiatric/medical situations, including substance use/dependence, and referral services where necessary.
• Consults and collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team to identify and resolve issues and adjust care plans as required.
• Facilitates clients' utilization of appropriate community services by liaising with key service providers.
• Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, families, service providers and team members.
• Advocates for clients to protect and promote autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
• Documents assessments, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Mental health care

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Nursing registration (BCCNM)

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide assessment, treatment and follow-up in a patient-centered, recovery-oriented care setting.

Current practicing registration with BCCNM is required; two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination. Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle are preferred to support community-based care.