Clinical Psychiatric Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Job Summary


We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interprofessional care team, you will provide and coordinate the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients.



Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of assigned patients
  • Identify actual or potential problems and strengths through nursing diagnosis, plans interventions, performs planned interventions, and evaluates outcomes
  • Actively participate in and support the total therapeutic program of the Unit
  • Collect information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care
  • Write timely and accurate reports of relevant assessments and observations, including patient and family education and evaluation of nursing care
  • Communicate and consult with members of the health care team about patient's care; set priorities, assign, and delegate tasks to support staff; participate in interprofessional conferences; explain plan of care to patients and their family
  • Act as an advocate to protect and promote the patients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data
  • Participate as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment
  • Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate
  • Identify self-learning needs and attend educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency
  • Participate in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards, and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures
  • Perform other professionally related duties as required


Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
  • One year of recent related mental health experience in an acute, tertiary, or community setting working with clients experiencing an acute episode of serious, complex, and persistent mental illness and their families, 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)


Skills and Abilities

  • 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)
  • Counselling 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/care givers, the public, medical staff, and members of the interprofessional care team
  • Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients/families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations
  • Ability to educate patients 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


Fraser Health is a leader in mental health care, and we are committed to providing high-quality services to our patients. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. As a member of our team, you will be expected to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.



Fraser Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes accessibility.



Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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