RN​/RPN, Substance Use Services

Overview

RN/RPN, Substance Use Services at Fraser Health Authority

Salary: CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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 the delivery of nursing care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use. This includes 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 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 appropriately and in accordance with established policies and procedures, including 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 client/family issues by participating in client care conferences, rounds and staff meetings.
• May 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; teaches clients and family members about illness prevention, health maintenance and health promotion strategies.
• As assigned, demonstrates and articulates the responsibility of the authorized RN/RPN prescriber to the interprofessional team and identifies when client needs exceed RN/RPN scope of practice.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities, such as identifying high-risk situations, evaluating changes in nursing practice, and contributing to safety audits and policy/procedure updates.
• Acts as a clinical resource to clients, families and health care professionals by explaining the rationale for nursing decisions and providing clinical consultation; participates in training and continuing education of nursing staff and students.
• Maintains clinical records, including electronic health information, progress notes, interventions, teaching, and discharge summaries to ensure records are current and complete.
• Performs intake functions, conducts mental health assessments, develops and adjusts comprehensive treatment plans, administers prescribed medications, and monitors mental state and response to treatment to ensure client-centered care.
• Maintains a safe environment by adhering to safety and emergency practices and reporting risks to the Client Care Coordinator.
• Participates in program development and delivery of clinical services, including internal conferences and evaluating new or existing client program activities and treatment approaches.
• Identifies own learning needs and engages in activities to meet learning goals.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures, and refers unusual inquiries to the Client Care Coordinator.
• Plans and delivers educational sessions to clients,…