Pediatric Psychiatric Liaison Nurse Specialist
2 weeks ago
The Pediatric Psychiatric Liaison Nurse plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to pediatric patients with psychiatric needs. This position requires a strong understanding of mental health and substance use treatment, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the interprofessional care team to provide person-centered care, advocate for patients and families, and promote cooperation among team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and gather background information to determine service priorities.
- Develop and implement care plans with final dispositions authorized by the Emergency Room Physician or consulting psychiatrist.
- Provide general and crisis counseling to patients and their families, including short-term follow-up in accordance with approved treatment plans.
- Communicate and consult with Coordinators and other members of the interprofessional mental health and substance use team on patient care issues, resources, and discharge planning.
- Document assessments, care plans, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
Requirements
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an approved school of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
One (1) year's recent, related experience in an acute psychiatric setting, including experience working with an adolescent population, specialty training in adolescent psychiatry, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use patient assessments 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).
- Counseling 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 patients/families/caregivers, the public, medical staff, and members of the interprofessional care team.
- Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients/families/caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations.
- Ability to educate patients and families/caregivers 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.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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