RN​/RPN, Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations; TDRPP | Safepoint Supervised Consumption Site

Salary

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

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health and substance use services? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team as a RN/RPN, Substance Use Services.

• Qualifications:
  
  RN/RPN with BCCNM & completion of addictions or substance use training or certificate.
• Experience:
  
  At least one (1) year recent experience working in an addictions environment with individuals with substance use disorders.

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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 the provision of person‑centered and recovery‑oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates the delivery of nursing care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use, such as assessment, referrals, counselling, client and family teaching and follow‑up as required and health promotion activities.

The role 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 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 to discuss and review the care plan.
• 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 by responding in a manner appropriate to the emergency and in accordance with established policies and procedures such as 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 and contributing information.
• 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. Teaches clients and family members as required and/or other caregivers about illness prevention, health maintenance and health promotion strategies by assessing the learning needs of individuals, providing and explaining information, demonstrating procedures and use of equipment, checking the learners use of procedures, techniques and equipment, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the selected teaching methods and outcomes of learning.
• As assigned: in accordance with BCCNM standards, limits and conditions, demonstrates and articulates the responsibility of the authorized RN/RPN prescriber to the interprofessional team and when interacting with the client. Identifies when client needs exceed RN/RPN scope of practice.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities such as identifying and reporting high‑risk situations, evaluating effect of changes in nursing practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to nursing practice, conducting safety audits and identifying needs for corrective action and changes to selected practices, procedures or protocols.
• Acts as a clinical resource/support person to client and family as required and nursing and health…