Substance Use Services Clinical Lead
3 weeks ago
In the role of the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will be responsible for providing and coordinating the delivery of nursing care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use. This includes assessment, referrals, counseling, client and family teaching, and follow-up as required, as well as health promotion activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate nursing expertise and provide clinical leadership in evidence-based practice through direct care activities, including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, treatment, and group facilitation.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, developing a care plan specific for the client, and collaborating with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.
- Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders through methods such as initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments, and monitoring and documenting the effects.
- Manages emergencies, including drug overdose, heart attack, assaultive behavior, and seizures, through methods such as responding in a manner appropriate to the emergency and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of a variety of client/family issues by participating in client care conferences, rounds, and staff meetings and contributing information.
- May be required to provide general and crisis counseling to clients who present to the Emergency Department, IPU, and medical wards, including short-term follow-up in accordance with approved treatment plans authorized by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or consulting psychiatrist.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an approved Nursing Program with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of approved addictions or substance use training, or substance use certificate program, and one year's recent related experience working in an addictions environment with individuals with substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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). Knowledge of counseling and group facilitation skills. 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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