Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Aboriginal, Commu
Fraser Health
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 – $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
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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 nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
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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; works closely with other members of the clinical team in assessing clients’ mental status, formulating plans of care, implementing planned care and evaluating outcomes. Works in partnership with clients, caregivers, facility managers, and staff of relevant community and regulatory agencies, aboriginal and non-aboriginal service partners; participates in developing mental health services; and provides community mental health education that is culturally sensitive and relevant. May be responsible for providing liaison services including ensuring linkages between clients, hospitals, community mental health and addictions treatment services and health and social service providers, and the provision of consultation, advocacy, limited assessment, crisis counseling and short term follow up as required to provide more accessible and effective care. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Education and Experience
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. May require completion of substance use certificate program. 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
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultural practices and beliefs with reference to mental health status.
- 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.
- 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 organize and prioritize work.
- 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 communicate effectively with Aboriginal clients, both verbally and in writing, including empathic and respectful communication appropriate to the situation.
- Ability to develop consultative relationships with health professionals, counsellors, traditional healers and Elders.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job ID: 43124574454
Fraser Health