Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison in Surrey

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

We are hiring a Relief Full Time Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA to join our team in Surrey, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Important to know: Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Detailed Overview: 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 recovery oriented services and ensures linkage between hospitals and community treatment and support services, provides crisis counselling, suicide prevention and treatment, and provides short term follow up as required to assist in reducing demand and bed utilization in hospitals and to provide more effective care and treatment for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly communicates with other members of the health care interdisciplinary team within acute inpatient units and emergency regarding the anticipated discharge of patient and their potential needs for transition support and connections within the community.
• Assesses clients, and provides short-term crisis counselling and follow-up treatment, including suicide prevention and intervention, to clients and their families, to reduce demand and bed utilization in hospitals, and to provide care until patients are linked to appropriate community mental health resources.
• Uses a variety of interviewing, counselling, and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
• Provides referrals, in accordance with established protocols, for mental health and/or substance use clients not requiring hospitalization, to appropriate community treatment alternatives and services.
• Acts as a resource for patients, families, and other team members.
• Maintains client records by recording information such as client assessments, charting client information via PARIS and/or other clinical information systems, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.
• Identifies own learning goals and maintains and updates current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• Two (2) years recent, related experience in a child and adolescent community or hospital psychiatric setting, or in a rapid response crisis stabilization function, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use client assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions including crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance use treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side effects).
• Counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for clients/families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.