Mental Health Nurse Specialist

6 days ago


chilliwack, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Fraser Health is a leading healthcare provider in Canada, offering comprehensive services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team as a Mental Health Nurse Specialist. This role involves providing treatment and care management services to individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.

About the Role

In this position, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team-based model of care, promoting rapid engagement in the provision of consistent, relevant, and timely delivery of client- and family-centered care. You will be responsible for coordinating care for clients by collaborating with interprofessional care teams, performing intake functions, conducting mental health assessments, developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive treatment plans based on client needs and best practices.

You will also plan and provide direct nursing care to clients, reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, assessing vital signs, developing a care plan specific for the client, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to discuss and review the care plan.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinates care for clients by collaborating with interprofessional care teams, performing intake functions, conducting mental health assessments, developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive treatment plans based on client needs and best practices.
  • Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, assessing vital signs, developing a care plan specific for the client, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to discuss and review the care plan.
  • Establishes, maintains, and enhances 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, promoting and supporting clients to manage self-care, encouraging informed decision-making, and empowering clients to improve their quality of life.
  • Provides treatment services, including crisis intervention, individual counseling, 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, emergent issues, and discussion of ongoing follow-up care to ensure a coordinated approach to treatment.
  • Acts as a client advocate to protect and promote clients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A 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, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 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.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a pension plan and paid time off.

As a valued member of our team, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, to enhance your skills and knowledge in providing high-quality care to our clients.



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