Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RN/RPN),Hospital Community Liaison,CYYA Job Port Coquitlam area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Position: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are looking for a Full Time Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA to join our team in Tri-Cities/Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/Port Moody, B.C. areas.

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, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

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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 Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides recovery oriented services and ensures linkage between hospitals and community treatment and support services, provides crisis counselling, suicide prevention and treatment, and provides short term follow up as required to assist in reducing demand and bed utilization in hospitals and to provide more effective care and treatment for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

Regularly communicates with other members of the health care interdisciplinary team within acute inpatient units and emergency regarding the anticipated discharge of patient and their potential needs for transition support and connections within the community.

Assesses clients, and provides short-term crisis counselling and follow-up treatment, including suicide prevention and intervention, to clients and their families, to reduce demand and bed utilization in hospitals, and to provide care until patients are linked to appropriate community mental health resources. Uses a variety of interviewing, counselling, and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.

Clients include those who require intensive, transitional care, including those at risk of hospitalization, those not suitable for admission, and patients treated for suicide threats and attempts.

Provides referrals, in accordance with established protocols, for mental health and/or substance use clients not requiring hospitalization, to appropriate community treatment alternatives and services i.e. for children and adolescents, to include the Ministry of Children and Family Development programs, individual and/or family therapy, alcohol and drug treatment and school (re) integration. Acts as a resource for patients, families, and other team members.

Maintains client records by recording information such as client assessments, charting client information via PARIS and/or other clinical information systems, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures and to meet regulatory requirements, documenting for future reference and ensuring that access to and disclosure of information and records are in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

Provides mental health and/or substance use community casework information and expertise by attending meetings and participating on committees as required.

Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.

Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs. Identifies own learning goals and maintains and updates current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice.

Maintains current knowledge in Nursing practice in the mental health and/or substance use field, by methods such as reviewing literature in the assigned clinical specialty area, consulting with clinical and community experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities in order to improve care through new practices.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education, Training & Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Two (2) years recent, related experience in a child and adolescent community or hospital psychiatric setting, or in a rapid response crisis stabilization function, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and access to…


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Registered Nurse​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RN​/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA