Mental Health Professional

7 days ago

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in a maximum and multi-level security unit. As a member of our team, you will provide direct care to patients with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to patients, including performing protocols and interventions, implementing behavior management strategies, and meeting care recipient needs.
  • 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 health care professionals to ensure continuity of care and maintain liaison between nurses, physicians, family, and community resources.
  • Support patients with psychosocial, life, and personal care skills, teaching and providing guidance to patients, supervising and participating in routine care, and utilizing accepted modalities such as Social Learning Theory, role-playing, and group therapy.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff, following established emergency procedures and safety practices and procedures, and assuming responsibility for unit security.

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.
  • Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods, and tools.
  • Demonstrated organizational, facilitation, decision-making, and leadership skills.
  • 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.

What We Offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accrual.
  • PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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