RN​/RPN, Substance Use Services | Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations; TDRPP | Safepoi

RN/RPN, Substance Use Services | Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations (TDRPP) | Safepoint Supervised Consumption Site - Surrey

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: CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / 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, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates the delivery of nursing care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use. Responsibilities include assessment, referrals, counselling, client and family teaching and follow-up as required and health promotion activities.

Demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence-based practice through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, treatment and group facilitation.

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, developing a care plan specific for the client and collaborating with other members of the health care team.
• Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders through methods such as initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments and monitoring and documenting the effects.
• Manages emergencies including drug overdose, heart attack, assaultive behaviour and seizures through responding appropriately to the emergency and initiating CPR and/ or alerting ambulance and/or police.
• Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of a variety of client/family issues by participating in client care conferences, rounds and staff meetings.
• May be required to provide general and crisis counselling to clients who present to the Emergency Department, IPU, and medical wards, including short-term follow-up in accordance with approved treatment plans authorized by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or consulting psychiatrist.
• Teacher clients and family members about illness prevention, health maintenance and health promotion strategies.
• Acts as a clinical resource/support person to client and family as required and nursing and health care professionals by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.
• Maintains clinical records through methods such as collecting and documenting information, nursing observations, progress notes, interventions, teaching, care evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Performs intake functions, conducts mental health assessments, administers prescribed medications, monitors client’s mental state, response to medications and efficacy of treatment plan.
• Maintains a safe environment for clients, visitors and employees by adhering to established safety and emergency practices.
• Participates in program development and delivery of…