Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

2 weeks ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team in New Westminster, B.C. as a Community Mental Health Specialist. This role will involve providing treatment and care management services to individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Coordinate care for clients by collaborating with the interprofessional care team, conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans, and administering prescribed medications.
  2. Provide direct nursing care to clients, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, and implementing care plans.
  3. Work from a strengths-based model, using motivational interviewing and engagement techniques to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  4. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their informal support network, providing support and follow-up planning, and promoting self-care.
  5. Provide treatment services, including crisis intervention, individual counseling, and education, according to a variety of theoretical models.
  6. Initiate and participate in case conferences/meetings with clients, family, service providers, and members of the interprofessional team to ensure a coordinated approach to treatment.
  7. Consult and collaborate with members of the interprofessional care team, including MH&SUS Physicians, Primary Care Providers, and other health care professionals/providers.
  8. Monitor Extended Leave as required under the Mental Health Act, and aid client access to services such as medical appointments, hospitals, and social programs.
  9. Document assessments, care plans, observations, interventions, client/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
  10. Maintain a safe environment for clients, visitors, and employees by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience:

  • Graduation from an 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.

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.
  • 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.


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