RN​/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations

Salary

Salary CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Fraser Health Authority invites applications for the RN/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations role. We are dedicated to planetary health, diversity, respect, caring, and trust.

• Provide clinical nursing services on a case management basis to clients referred to the team.
• Offer education on mental health and substance use issues to caregivers, professionals, community groups, and agencies.
• Administer prescribed psychotropic medication, monitor effects, and encourage medication compliance.
• Give follow-up and monitoring of complex psychiatric/medical situations, including substance use/dependence, and referral services where necessary.
• Consult and collaborate with interprofessional team members and adjust care plans as required.
• Facilitate clients’ utilization of appropriate community services through liaison with key service providers.
• Advocate for clients to protect autonomy, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
• Document assessments, observations, interventions, and referrals according to practice standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM.
• Two (2) years recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Network with other services and agencies.
• Teach and provide consultation to clients, caregivers, and professionals.
• Complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use client assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Promote person-centered care and advocate for special populations.
• Organize and prioritize work; collaborate with the interprofessional team.
• Use evidence-informed nursing decisions and actions.
• Operate related equipment including computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of healthcare for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We are committed to planetary health, diversity, and respectful, caring, and trusting environment.

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