Nurse Specialist

2 months ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Nurse Specialist to join our team at PHSA. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality care to patients with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct trauma-informed healthcare services to patients with a wide range of illnesses and diseases, including communicable diseases, substance dependency, mental health, and general health issues.
  • Perform physical, substance use, and psychiatric assessments, collect specimens, refer patients to physicians for further examination, administer prescribed treatments and medication according to protocols, and make appropriate adjustments.
  • Observe, monitor, evaluate, assess, and document patient progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes, and perform various healthcare interventions using nursing skills and medical equipment.
  • Initiate and facilitate discharge planning in collaboration with the interprofessional treatment team, identify referrals to other healthcare professionals, and provide education and support to patients and groups using a health promotion approach.
  • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, patients, family, and community in the identification and resolution of health issues, cultural and language barriers, ethical dilemmas, and coordination and integration of care, and make referrals to other service providers as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate computerized and paper records in accordance with established procedures and policies, prepare and maintain statistical information, correspondence, reports, and other documentation, and document patient/family perspectives and nursing observations.
Requirements
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Two (2) years' recent experience providing trauma-informed acute or community health nursing care/services to patients with a combination of physical, psychiatric, and/or concurrent substance abuse/misuse disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Successful completion of Occupational First Aid II (OFA II) or OFA III techniques for positions at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre.
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan, and psychological health and 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.
About PHSA

PHSA is a provincial health services authority that plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective healthcare for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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