Review Board Liaison, Minimum and Medium Security - Port Coquitlam, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

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Port Coquitlam, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Review Board Liaison, Minimum and Medium Security Units FPS
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Port Coquitlam, BC

What you do

Represents the PersoninCharge as a party at all BC Criminal Code Review Board hearings by preparing the official hospital report based on a comprehensive review of the clinical record; articulates the position of the PersoninCharge to the clinical teams, patient's counsel, the BC Review Board and Attorney General; arranges and chairs prehearing conferences with the patient's clinical team to discuss recommendations to the Review Board and any hearing related issues.
Prepares and presents the hospital's case by calling and preparing witnesses, leading evidence, crossexamining the witnesses of other parties, and preparing submissions; considers the need for legal counsel for particularly high profile or complicated cases; acts as resource to FPS Leaders and the Review Board on all relevant matters.
Liaises with the Review Board with respect to matters pertaining to patients under its jurisdiction, i.e. potential adjournments or length of hearings, and liaises with Ministry of Attorney General, Corrections Canada, patient's counsel, etc. regarding patients who are under the jurisdiction of the BC Review Board.
Completes briefing notes following each Review Board hearing. Communicates Review Board decisions to the clinical team. Liaises with operational and nursing leaders on all issues related to Review Board hearings. Reports any decisions having policy, procedural or resource impacts to the Director, Access, Transitions and Forensic Clinical Risk.
Maintains concise and accurate documentation of relevant information in alignment with FPS policy standards to meet regulatory requirements, including maintaining a Review Board exhibit binder for each Review Board patient.
Provides forensic educational workshops and programs on the Criminal Code of Canada, the BC Review Board and related practice issues to staff, students and other stakeholders; provides educational tours of the facility; acts as resource person for hospital activities; participates in various task groups regarding policies and procedures.

What you bring

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable, and three (3) years' recent, related experience in forensic mental health, and including one (1) year's experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What you have

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and Forensic Psychiatric Nursing practice.
Broad knowledge of British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders, medical and legal terminology, courtroom procedures, therapeutic modalities, risk assessments, the BC Review Board, its procedures and practices, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Disorder provisions of the Criminal Code, the forensic services in BC, court dispositions and the Ministry of Health and BC Review Board directives pertinent to forensic patients.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, Ministry of Health, Review Boards, the legal system, related agencies and patients, and to create required reports and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public in often contentious situations.

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruem