RN/RPN, Substance Use Services
Job in
New Westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.42 - 59.52 CAD Hourly
CAD
41.42
59.52
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New WestminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.
Job Summary Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community‑based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
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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 and coordinates the delivery of nursing care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use, such as assessment, referrals, counselling, client and family teaching and follow‑up as required and health promotion activities.
Demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence based practice through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, treatment and group facilitation.
Responsibilities
Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, developing a care plan specific for the client and collaborating with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders through methods such as initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments and monitoring and documenting the effects.Manages emergencies including drug overdose, heart attack, assaultive behaviour and seizures through methods such as by responding in a manner appropriate to the emergency and in accordance with established policies and procedures such as initiating CPR and/or alerting ambulance and/or police.Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of a variety of client/family issues by participating in client care conferences, rounds and staff meetings and contributing information.May be required to provide general and crisis counselling to clients who present to the Emergency Department, IPU, and medical wards, including short term follow‑up in accordance with approved treatment plans authorized by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or consulting psychiatrist. Teaches clients and family members as required and/or other care‑givers about illness prevention, health maintenance and health promotion strategies by assessing the learning needs of individuals, providing and explaining information, demonstrating procedures and use of equipment, checking the learners use of procedures, techniques and equipment, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the selected teaching methods and outcomes of learning.As assigned: in accordance with BCCNM standards, limits and conditions, demonstrates and articulates the responsibility of the authorized RN/RPN prescriber to the interprofessional team and when interacting with the client. Identifies when client needs exceed RN/RPN scope of practice.Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities such as identifying and reporting high risk situations, evaluating effect of changes in nursing practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to…
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