RN​/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations - Community Mental Health Geriatrics

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The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour.

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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 providing person‑centered and recovery‑oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides assessment, treatment, consultation, and follow‑up services to clients and their caregivers; liaises with relevant community agencies to plan and develop services for the client population of the assigned team such as Geriatric Mental Health, Youth Developmental Disabilities, or others;

and provides education on mental health and substance use issues to professionals and caregivers.

• Provides clinical nursing services, on a case‑management basis, to clients and their caregivers referred to the team by screening referrals, providing comprehensive nursing assessments and making recommendations for treatment planning and consultation in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Provides education on mental health and substance use issues related to the relevant client population to caretakers, professionals, community groups and agencies; presents information/education sessions to professional colleagues and other government/non‑government agencies by developing, delivering and evaluating evidence‑informed educational programs; supervises and instructs nursing students.
• Carrying out treatment plans and interventions, including administering prescribed psychotropic medication, monitoring the effects, and encouraging medication compliance; providing support and crisis intervention through home visits and outreach, including facilitation of hospitalization where necessary.
• Provides follow‑up and monitoring of complex psychiatric/medical situations, including substance use/dependence, and referral services where necessary.
• Consults and collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including MH&SUS physicians, primary care providers (GP/NP), team coordinator, clinical nurse educators, and other health‑care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of issues, as well as adjustments to care plans as required.
• Facilitates clients’ utilization of appropriate community services by liaising and collaborating with key service providers to ensure appropriate, timely and seamless care.
• Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, families, service providers and team members to review and plan care.
• Advocates for clients to protect and promote their autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
• Documents assessments, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Provides consultation and liaison to referral agencies, health service providers and caregivers to improve care of clients with mental health and substance use issues.
• Identifies own learning needs/goals, reviews these with the team coordinator and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs/goals.
• Participates on professional committees for improvement of client care and/or work environment by reviewing delivery practices to promote improvements to client care and for the efficient and safe operation of the clinical area.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by…