Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Aboriginal, Community Mental Health & Substance [...]

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Aboriginal, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

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

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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, Aboriginal provides clinical mental health nursing services to Aboriginal clients in community programs, residing either on or off reserves.

Responsibilities

• Works to enhance and / or maintain existing, and develops new aboriginal mental health services. Develops and delivers educational events to clients and / or families as needed that are culturally sensitive and relevant.
• Functions as a primary nursing therapist and case manager, providing diagnostic client assessment and short and long term individual, group, and family therapy.
• May be required to : provide a linkage between acute care hospitals, community mental health and addictions services, Aboriginal community agencies and organizations on and off reserve, primary care services providers and other community services providers.
• May be required to : facilitate referrals by working closely with service providers and with the active participation of individual clients and / or their families, ensuring that cases will be handled in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Facilitates clients' utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs by performing duties such as researching available services, liaising with agencies, providing related advice and consultation to clients and providing referrals to appropriate community treatment alternatives and services.
• Advises patients / clients / families / community members about illness prevention, health maintenance, health promotion strategies, available resources and other related topics through individual counseling, teaching, facilitating groups and conducting formal presentations.
• Organizes and leads therapy groups, outings and skill development groups, administers and monitors medication prescribed, including long acting injectables; monitors the effects of treatment in an on-going relationship with the client, their family and the team, evaluates the effectiveness of own nursing interventions.
• Provides client care linkages between community mental health services and acute care facilities, including liaising with tertiary and acute care hospitals, and the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital to ensure appropriate referral of clients and to facilitate assessment and care planning for client discharge from hospital.
• Provides support and direction to clients requiring enhanced case management by monitoring their mental health status, assessing their social adjustment and ability to perform routine life activities including managing money and taking medication regularly.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient / family responses, outcomes / evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Aids client access to services such as medical appointments, hospitals, and social programs by methods such as providing healthcare information, contacting relevant programs / services, and assisting clients with processing forms, transportation issues, and daily living tasks.
• Provides appropriate culturally sensitive educational materials to local Mental Health Centre staff and agencies that work with aboriginal clients with a mental illness.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying client care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.
• Participates as a member of local committees and advisory boards to provide and receive information as a representative of the Community Mental Health team, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing. Two (2) years' recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and / or concurrent disorders, including one year of experience working with aboriginal clients, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and / or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Skills And Abilities

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