RN/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations - Community Mental Health Chilliwack, Geriatrics

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 67,777 - 92,409; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chilliwack is looking for an experienced RN/RPN specializing in mental health and substance use. The role involves providing person-centered care, collaborating with the care team, and educating clients and their caregivers about mental health issues. Ideal candidates should have current registration with BCCNM and experience in the field, along with effective communication and crisis intervention skills. Join a team committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM.
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing services on a case-management basis.
• Educate on mental health and substance use issues.
• Carry out treatment plans and interventions.
• Follow-up and monitor complex psychiatric situations.
• Consult with interprofessional care team members.
• Facilitate clients’ use of community services.
• Initiate and participate in case conferences.
• Advocate for clients' autonomy and privacy.
• Document assessments and interventions.
• Improve client care through active participation.

Skills

Networking with other services and agencies

Teaching and providing consultation

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment

Counseling and group facilitation

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Using evidence-informed practice

Education

Current registration as Registered Nurse/RPN

Two years related experience or equivalent

Tools

Relevant computer applications

Job description

Job Title

Join to apply for the RN/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations role at Fraser Health Authority.

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour.

Job Summary

Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce, and seek to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. If you’re ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and support, apply now! Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, empowering them on their journey to recovery.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in providing person‑centered and recovery‑oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides assessment, treatment, consultation, and follow‑up services to clients and their caregivers; liaises with relevant community agencies to plan and develop services for the client population of the assigned team such as Geriatric Mental Health, Youth Developmental Disabilities, or others; and provides education on mental health and substance use issues to professionals and caregivers.

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 related to the relevant client population to caretakers, professionals, community groups and agencies; presents information/education sessions to professional colleagues and other government/non‑government agencies by developing, delivering and evaluating evidence‑informed educational programs; supervises and instructs nursing students.
• Carrying out treatment plans and interventions, including administering prescribed psychotropic medication, monitoring the effects, and encouraging medication compliance; providing support and crisis intervention through home visits and outreach, including facilitation of hospitalization where necessary.
• 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 including MH&SUS physicians, primary care providers (GP/NP), team coordinator, clinical nurse educators, and other health‑care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of issues, as well as adjustments to care plans as required.
• Facilitates clients’ utilization of appropriate community services by liaising and collaborating with key service providers to ensure appropriate, timely and seamless care.
• Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, families, service providers and team members to review and plan care.
• Advocates for clients to protect and promote their autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
• Documents assessments, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Provides consultation and liaison to referral agencies, health service providers and caregivers to improve care of clients with mental health and substance use issues.
• Identifies own learning needs/goals, reviews these with the team coordinator and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs/goals.
• Participates on professional committees for improvement of client care and/or work environment by reviewing delivery practices to promote improvements to client care and for the efficient and safe operation of the clinical area.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying client care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to network with other services and agencies.
• Ability to teach and provide consultation to clients, their care‑networks and other health‑care professionals.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use client assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety‑type interventions including crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side‑effects).
• Counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to mental health and substance use practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, families/caregivers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person‑centered care that demonstrates empathy for clients/families/caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence/evidence‑informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People—those we care for and those who care for them—are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.