Nurse Specialist

1 month ago


Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide direct care to patients in our Minimum and Medium Security Units.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to patients, including performing protocols and interventions, implementing behavior management strategies, and administering prescribed medication.
  • Collect and document patient health care information, maintaining complete and accurate records of nursing observation, interventions, and evaluation of nursing care.
  • Plan direct care and contribute to the physical and psychological well-being of patients, assessing clinical requirements, status, and condition of care recipients, and developing care plans based on identified needs.
  • Consult with nurses, members of the interdisciplinary team, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care planning.
  • Support patients with psychosocial, life, and personal care skills, teaching and providing guidance to patients, and identifying and pursuing advocacy issues on behalf of patients.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
  • One (1) year of recent experience working in a forensic or acute psychiatric hospital setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current and updated knowledge of changes and developments in the practice of psychiatric nursing and of applicable Federal and Provincial legislation.
  • Broad knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral, social emotional, and mental health/psychiatric issues in adults.
  • Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents, including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

About PHSA

PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations, offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.


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