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Registered Nurse/registered Psychiatric Nurse, Community Mental Health

2 months ago


Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

**Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services**

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide treatment and care management services to individuals with mental health and concurrent disorders.

**Job Description**

**Salary:** CAD $59.52/hour

**Job Summary:**

We are looking for a Full Time Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team in Abbotsford, B.C. The successful candidate will provide treatment and care management services to individuals with mental health and concurrent disorders.

**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
* Works from a strengths-based model, using motivational interviewing and engagement techniques to develop and implement individualized care plans
* Establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships with clients and their informal support network
* Provides treatment services including crisis intervention, individual counselling and education to clients and their informal support network
* 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 (GP/NP), 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 and Fraser Health procedures
* Maintains a safe environment for clients, visitors and employees by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures
* 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 by identifying client care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols

**Qualifications:**

* 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, 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)
* 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
* 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 a leading healthcare provider in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, serving over two million people. We are committed to providing high-quality care and promoting health and wellness in our communities.