Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Fraser Health

112d • CA$41 - CA$59

About The Position

We are hiring a Casual Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services to join our team in Abbotsford, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Requirements

• Graduation from approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• Two (2) years recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and/or concurrent disorders.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of substance use certificate program.
• Eligible for completion of BC Provincial Opiate Addiction Treatment Support Program course and approved related preceptorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for clients by collaborating with interprofessional care team, performing intake functions, conducting mental health assessments, developing, implementing, maintaining and adjusting comprehensive treatment plans based on client needs and best practices.
• Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, assessing vital signs, developing a care plan specific for the client and collaborating with other members of the health care team.
• Establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect with client and their informal support network.
• Provides treatment services including crisis intervention, individual counselling and education according to a variety of theoretical models.
• Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, family, service providers and members of the interprofessional team.
• Consults and collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including MH&SUS Physicians, Primary Care Providers, Team Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers.
• Monitors Extended Leave as required under the Mental Health Act.
• Aids client access to services such as medical appointments, hospitals, and social programs.
• Documents assessments, care plan, observations, interventions, client/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards.
• Maintains a safe environment for clients, visitors and employees by adhering to established safety and emergency practices.
• Identifies own learning needs/goals, reviews these with the Team Coordinator and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs/goals.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities.
• May be required to plan, coordinate, and deliver educational sessions to clients and their family members.
• May be required to facilitate group sessions utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioural, interpersonal, and supportive interventions.
• May be required to provide outreach nursing care to clients in their home setting.
• May include working with residential facilities or community agencies/homes to conduct client assessments.
• As assigned, demonstrates and articulates the responsibility of the authorized RN/RPN prescriber to the interprofessional team.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees