Licensed Practical Nurse, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation; TMS

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour

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Fraser Health MHSU

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice, the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) LPN provides nursing care for clients before, during and after undergoing TMS treatment for conditions that include treatment resistant depression, both by working independently and as a member of an integrated care team.

Prepares client for treatment, assists with the informed consent process, administers the TMS treatment and/or provides nursing assistance to the physician administering the treatment, monitors client condition following treatment, and documents in accordance with organizational and professional standards. Supports smooth transitions to and from the clinic (Neurostimulation, Mental Health Centres, UCRC), organizes appointments, and liaises and coordinates treatment with various inpatient and community services.

Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects. May be required to travel to other sites as needed.

• Provides individualized direct nursing care to clients who are undergoing TMS for conditions that include treatment resistant depression. This includes the performance of physical and psychosocial screening and assessments and participation in the development and revision of client treatment and interdisciplinary care plans in conjunction with clients, families, and providers.
• Advocates for and facilitates informed choices and consent. Provides education to clients/families about the purpose, risks, and benefits of TMS, implications and potential side effects of such treatment, client rights about withdrawing consent and the management and other treatment options for the specific medical conditions being treated.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients/family and provides emotional support to clients by identifying client/family perspectives, learning needs and readiness and ability to learn. Initiates discussion to identify and incorporate client and family priorities, wishes and goals into the care plan. Monitors client progress to ensure that treatment goals are met within established time frames.
• Consults, confers, and collaborates with peers and other caregivers in the identification and resolution of client/family care concerns, consent and special population issues, ethical dilemmas, and coordination and integration of care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in rounds and client care conferences with the client/family. Acts as client advocate to protect and promote client's right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
• Documents client/family perspectives, nursing assessments, educational information provided, and activities that support client/family preferences. As applicable, ensures documentation of pre-procedure assessment findings and valid informed consent. Maintains the client health record in accordance with established professional and organizational documentation standards. This includes documenting care, communicating risk, preparing reports to meet regulatory requirements, and providing…