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    RN/RPN Mental Health - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Fraser Health

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    The salary range for this position is CAD $41.Why Fraser Health?

    Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.

    Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
    Better health, best in health care.

    Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

    Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

    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 work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

    In accordance with theBritish 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 and coordinates the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients experiencing serious mental health and bio-psychosocial problems requiring assessment and treatment stabilization.

    The RN/RPN demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence based practices through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) perspective.

    Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned clients, by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, monitoring of medical and psychiatric conditions, and providing psycho-education to individuals, clients and their support systems.

    Identifies actual or potential problems and strengths through nursing diagnosis, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.
    # Develops, implements, evaluates and documents psycho-social rehabilitative plans in collaboration with the clients' support systems and interdisciplinary team members, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and communicates to the team and physician/psychiatrist of changes in the condition of the client.
    # Provides individual supportive counselling to clients and families in accordance with approved treatment methods.
    # Provides life skills training when applicable in the area of personal life, leisure, and medical nursing interventions and responses to medical/psychiatric emergencies.
    # Actively participates in and supports the total therapeutic program of the Unit.
    # Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
    # Writes timely and accurate reports of relevant assessments and observations including client and family education and evaluation of nursing care.
    # Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about clients'''' care; explains plan of care to clients and their family.
    # Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
    # Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of client care and/or work environment.
    # Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate. Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and client care outcomes.
    # Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. One year of recent related mental health experience in an acute, tertiary or community setting working with clients experiencing an acute episode of serious, complex and persistent mental illness and their families, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

    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.

    Working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
    Counselling and group facilitation skills.
    Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to mental health and substance use practices.

    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 educate clients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
    Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.

    Ability to use factual information and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.

    Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.

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