Mental Health Nurse
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide and coordinate the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients experiencing serious mental health and bio-psychosocial problems. Your expertise will be invaluable in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, as well as providing clinical leadership in evidence-based practices.
Responsibilities
- Assess and plan nursing care for assigned clients, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, and providing psycho-education to individuals, clients, and their support systems.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and document psycho-social rehabilitative plans in collaboration with the clients' support systems and interdisciplinary team members.
- Facilitate individual and/or group treatment using cognitive, behavioral, educational, problem-solving, and crisis intervention methods.
- Provide life skills training and respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies.
- Actively participate in and support the total therapeutic program of the Unit.
- Collect information from various sources to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
- Write timely and accurate reports of relevant assessments and observations.
- Communicate and consult with members of the health care team about clients' care.
- Advocate for clients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
- Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students.
- Maintain a safe environment for clients, families, and staff.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. One (1) year recent related mental health experience in an acute, tertiary, or community setting, 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). May require completion of substance use certificate program. May require: Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
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).
- May require: Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies, suicide risk assessment, violence management protocols, general counselling and interview techniques, and individual and group dynamics.
- 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.
Fraser Health is a leading health care provider in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, serving over two million people. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our communities. Our team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers work together to provide a wide range of health services, including acute care, community care, and mental health and substance use services. We value diversity and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust.
We are committed to planetary health and recognize the importance of addressing the social determinants of health. Our goal is to provide care that is equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of our communities.
We are proud to be a part of the Fraser Health team and look forward to welcoming a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to our team.
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