RN/RPN, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Psychiatric Acuity Unit
Job in
new westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatry
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: RN/RPN, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Psychiatric High Acuity Unit
Location: new westminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.
Job Summary We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce, seeking to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. If you are ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and support, apply now!
Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, empowering them on their journey to recovery.
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 psychiatric nursing care services to patients experiencing serious mental health and bio‑psychosocial problems requiring assessment and treatment stabilization.
The RN/RPN demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence‑based practices through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) perspective. Sets priorities and delegates tasks to support staff.
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care of assigned clients by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, monitoring medical and psychiatric conditions, and providing psycho‑education to individuals, clients, and their support systems. Identifies actual or potential problems and strengths through nursing diagnosis, plans interventions, performs planned interventions, and evaluates outcomes.Develops, implements, evaluates, and documents psycho‑social rehabilitative plans in collaboration with the clients' support systems and interdisciplinary team members, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and communicates to the team and physician/psychiatrist of changes in the condition of the client.Facilitates individual and/or group treatment through the use of cognitive, behavioral, educational, problem‑solving, and crisis intervention methods. Provides individual supportive counseling to clients and families in accordance with approved treatment methods.Provides life‑skills training when applicable in the area of personal life, leisure, and medical nursing interventions and responses to medical/psychiatric emergencies.Actively participates in and supports the total therapeutic program of the Unit.Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.Writes timely and accurate reports of relevant assessments and observations, including client and family education and evaluation of nursing care.Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about clients' care; sets priorities, assigns, and delegates tasks to support staff; participates in interprofessional conferences; explains plan of care to clients and their families.Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the clients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.Participates in quality‑improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of client care and/or work environment.Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate. Identifies self‑learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards, and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and…
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