Mental Health Nurse Specialist
4 days ago
Overview
Finding a fulfilling career in healthcare can be a challenging and time-consuming process. At Fraser Health, we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters personal growth and development.
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with our organization, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and make a meaningful difference in their lives. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care and services to the communities we serve, and we are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on this journey.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.52 per hour. This rate is reflective of the current market conditions and takes into account the level of experience and qualifications required for the role.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our interprofessional team. The ideal candidate will have recent experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and/or concurrent disorders, and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates care for clients by collaborating with interprofessional care teams, performing intake functions, conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans, and administering prescribed medications.
- Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, assessing vital signs, and developing individualized care plans.
- Works from a strengths-based model, using motivational interviewing and engagement techniques to develop and implement individualized care plans and assists clients to access appropriate services in the community.
- Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships based on respect with clients and their informal support networks, engaging stakeholders in treatment planning and evaluation, providing support and follow-up planning, and promoting and supporting clients to manage self-care.
- Provides treatment services, including crisis intervention, individual counselling, and education according to a variety of theoretical models, to clients and their informal support networks as required.
- Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, family, service providers, and members of the interprofessional team for identification of client mental health issues, concerns regarding services, and coordination of emergent issues and discussion of ongoing follow-up care.
- Consults and collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team, including MH&SUS Physicians, Primary Care Providers, Team Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other healthcare professionals/providers, in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in client condition.
- Monitors Extended Leave as required under the Mental Health Act, reviewing conditions of Extended Leave, determining if clients are following conditions, tracking renewal of certification due dates, and ensuring continuity of appropriate treatment.
- Aids client access to services, including medical appointments, hospitals, and social programs, by providing healthcare information, contacting relevant programs/services, and assisting clients with processing forms, transportation issues, and daily living tasks.
- Documents assessments, care plans, 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 and reporting any risks and anomalies to the Team Coordinator.
- Participates in research and quality improvement activities, identifying client care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures, or protocols.
- May be required to plan, coordinate, and deliver educational sessions to clients and their family members, other service providers, and community agencies regarding Mental Health & Substance Use services.
- May be required to provide outreach nursing care to clients in their home setting, primary care setting, or suitable alternative, performing nursing functions such as assessing substance use/dependence, determining physical and mental status, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, and evaluating response to medications administered.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will require graduation from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, with two years of recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and/or concurrent disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage are also essential.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is a leading provider of healthcare services in British Columbia, serving a population of over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and services to our communities, and we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
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