Rn/rpn, psychiatric intensive care unit/psychiatric high acuity unit

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide psychiatric nursing care to clients. The role involves comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in mental health. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related mental health experience.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health assessments.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care of assigned clients.
• Develop and implement psycho-social rehabilitative plans.
• Facilitate group and individual treatment sessions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling skills

Knowledge of mental illnesses

Communication skills

Ability to promote person-centered care

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current registration as Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

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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 the provision of person‑centered and recovery oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients experiencing serious mental health and bio‑psychosocial problems requiring assessment and treatment stabilization.

The RN/RPN demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence based practices through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) perspective. Sets priorities, and assigns and delegates tasks to support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned clients, performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, monitoring medical and psychiatric conditions, and providing psycho‑education to individuals and their support systems.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and documents psycho‑social rehabilitative plans in collaboration with the client’s support systems and interdisciplinary team members, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and communicates changes to the team and physician/psychiatrist.
• Facilitates individual and/or group treatment through cognitive, behavioural, educational, problem solving and crisis intervention methods; provides individual supportive counselling in accordance with approved treatment methods.
• Provides life skills training applicable to personal life, leisure, and medical nursing interventions and responses to medical/psychiatric emergencies.
• Actively participates in and supports the total therapeutic program of the Unit.
• Collects information from a variety of sources using observation, communication and physical assessment skills to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
• Writes timely and accurate reports of relevant assessments and observations, including client and family education and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about client care; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff; participates in interprofessional conferences; explains plan of care to clients and their families.
• Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the client’s rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
• Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of client care and/or work environment.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and client care outcomes.
• Maintains a safe environment for clients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
• Performs other professionally related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. One year of recent related mental health experience in an acute, tertiary or community setting working with clients experiencing an acute episode of serious, complex and persistent mental illness and their families, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

• 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 illness and substance use treatment.
• Working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
• 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/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person‑centered care that demonstrates empathy for clients/families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations.
• Ability to educate clients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well‑being.
• 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.

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.

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