Mental Health and Substance Use Nursing Specialist
2 weeks ago
About Us
Fraser Health is a leading healthcare organization in British Columbia, Canada, serving over 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
We are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients and their families. Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to delivering compassionate and person-centered care.
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health and Substance Use Nursing Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our interdisciplinary care team to provide treatment and care management services to individuals with mental health and/or concurrent disorders.
Duties and 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, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, assessing vital signs, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to discuss and review care plans.
- Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships with clients and their informal support networks by engaging stakeholders in treatment planning and evaluation, providing support and follow-up planning, promoting 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 various theoretical models, to clients and their informal support networks as required.
- Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, family members, service providers, and members of the interprofessional team for identification of client mental health issues, concerns regarding services, coordination, emergent issues, and discussion of ongoing follow-up care.
- Monitors extended leave as required under the Mental Health Act by 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 such as medical appointments, hospitals, and social programs by providing healthcare information, contacting relevant programs/services, 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.52 per hour.
About Our Benefits
At Fraser Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- An excellent pension plan.
- 100% employer-paid benefits.
- A defined pension plan.
- 87% maternity leave top-up.
- Flexible scheduling options.
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