Registered Nurse​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

Salary

CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff and volunteers, serving nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Bargaining Unit for LMH & CGH: BCNU.

Bargaining Unit for all other sites: BCNU/HSA.

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 with the interprofessional care team, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates psychiatric nursing care services. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education, health promotion, and direct care activities. The RN/RPN demonstrates nursing expertise, clinical leadership, and evidence based practices.

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).

May require completion of a substance use certificate program.

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use client assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions including crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to mental health and substance use practices.
• Effective communication with patients, families, public, medical staff and interprofessional care team.
• Promote person-centered care with empathy and inclusivity for diverse cultures and special populations.
• Educate patients and families about essential health care topics.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members.
• Use evidence-informed practice to support nursing decisions.
• Operate related equipment including computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce, striving for respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices support inclusive, equitable and culturally safe treatment for all individuals.

Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. We will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.