Psychiatric Liaison Nurse, Community MH&SUS

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? We are currently seeking a  Psychiatric Liaison Nurse  to join our Community Mental Health & Substance Use team in  Burnaby . This referral-based, consultative role works closely with psychiatrists and nursing staff (RNs/RPNs) to support individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs.

This position is ideal for a nurse who thrives in interdisciplinary environments and values trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

One (1) year of recent related experience in an acute or community mental health and substance use setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 54,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
Better health, best in health care.

Join a team that’s committed to collaboration, compassion, and continuity of care. Apply today to help shape the future of community mental health in Burnaby.

To learn more about our MHSU programs and services, read employee insights, and current job vacancies, please visit this site:  Fraser Health MHSU

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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 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse performs intake assessment, offers crisis intervention, and provides input into the care of psychiatric and concurrent disordered patients in the Emergency Department.

Provides input into the care of psychiatric patients awaiting transfer for further assessment or inpatient admission. Assists with ensuring effective patient flow for assessed patients through collaboration with Emergency Department nurses, other emergency service providers, the interprofessional community mental health and substance use team and other community service providers. Assists in adapting care plans to address psychiatric needs, with final dispositions authorized by the Emergency Room physicians or consulting Psychiatrist.

The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse works in close association with interprofessional community mental health team, agencies and other community service providers. May provide short term follow-up treatment and case management services at the Mental Health Centre for adults treated in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

Screens psychiatric referrals from a variety of internal and external sources, gathers background information and determines service priorities. Works with Emergency Department staff in the identification of potential psychiatric referrals.

Performs psychosocial assessments and collects collateral related to patients' primary support group, social environment, occupation, education, housing, finance, health service access, and legal problems. Completes emergency psychiatry patient assessments for patients triaged to psychiatry.

Develops care plans with final…