Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA - Abbo
Job in
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.42 - 59.52 CAD Hourly
CAD
41.42
59.52
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA - Abbo[...]
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Job Summary Come work with us!
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Detailed Overview
In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person‑centered and recovery oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides recovery oriented services and ensures linkage between hospitals and community treatment and support services, provides crisis counselling, suicide prevention and treatment, and provides short term follow up as required to assist in reducing demand and bed utilization in hospitals and to provide more effective care and treatment for children and adolescents.
Responsibilities
Regularly communicates with other members of the health care interdisciplinary team within acute inpatient units and emergency regarding the anticipated discharge of patient and their potential needs for transition support and connections within the community.Assesses clients, and provides short‑term crisis counselling and follow‑up treatment, including suicide prevention and intervention, to clients and their families, to reduce demand and bed utilization in hospitals, and to provide care until patients are linked to appropriate community mental health resources. Uses a variety of interviewing, counselling, and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
Clients include those who require intensive, transitional care, including those at risk of hospitalization, those not suitable for admission, and patients treated for suicide threats and attempts.Provides referrals, in accordance with established protocols, for mental health and/or substance use clients not requiring hospitalization, to appropriate community treatment alternatives and services i.e. for children and adolescents, to include the Ministry of Children and Family Development programs, individual and/or family therapy, alcohol and drug treatment and school (re) integration. Acts as a resource for patients, families, and other team members.Maintains client records by recording information such as client assessments, charting client information via PARIS and/or other clinical information systems, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures and to meet regulatory requirements, documenting for future reference and ensuring that access to and disclosure of information and records are in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.Provides mental health and/or substance use community casework information and expertise by attending meetings and participating on committees as required.Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.Participates in and attends in‑services…
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