RN/RPN, Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Adult - Royal Columbian Hospital
Job in
New Westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, RN Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support, 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
Position: RN/RPN, Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Older Adult - Royal Columbian Hospital
Location: New WestminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Job Summary Join Fraser Health and experience a workplace committed to planetary health, diversity, and an environment of respect, caring, and trust.
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. 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.
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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, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates psychiatric nursing care services to tertiary and/or older adult patients experiencing serious mental health and bio-psychosocial problems requiring assessment, treatment, and 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 assigns and delegates tasks to support staff.
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned clients, including reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, monitoring medical and psychiatric conditions, and providing psycho‑education.Develops, implements, evaluates and documents psycho‑social rehabilitative plans in collaboration with clients’ support systems and interdisciplinary team members, evaluating intervention effectiveness and communicating changes to the team and physician/psychiatrist.Facilitates individual and/or group treatment using cognitive, behavioural, educational, problem‑solving and crisis intervention methods, and provides individual supportive counselling to clients and families.Provides life skills training when applicable in the areas 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 observation, communication and physical assessment skills to enable 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 health‑care team members 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 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, identifying self‑learning needs and attending 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 client care outcomes.Maintains a safe environment for clients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.Performs other professionally related duties as required.Qualifications
Education and Experience Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. One (1) year…
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