Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Aboriginal, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services
About the role
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Job Summary
Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us!
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.
If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and markdown formatting continues as in the posting, including video links, detailed overview, responsibilities, qualifications, and about Fraser Health.
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.
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Responsibilities
- In consultation and in collaboration with local community aboriginal health/mental services/agencies, 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, using a variety of interviewing, counseling and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. Manages cases and formulates treatment plans and goals in conjunction with appropriate facility staff, including joint care plans with health, mental health services/agencies and aboriginal service partners. Provides crisis intervention with a focus on outreach throughout the corridor.
- 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 by performing duties such as participating in discharge planning rounds and case conferences to review cases and meeting with Mental Health and Substance Use service providers to provide consultation regarding clients currently receiving services as well as new referrals.
- May be required to: facilitate referrals ... (continues with all listed responsibilities up to 15.)
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.
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, on ... (continues with the provided description).
Social Links
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About Fraser Health Authority
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Aboriginal, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services
About the role
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Job Summary
Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us!
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.
If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and markdown formatting continues as in the posting, including video links, detailed overview, responsibilities, qualifications, and about Fraser Health.
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
- In consultation and in collaboration with local community aboriginal health/mental services/agencies, 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, using a variety of interviewing, counseling and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. Manages cases and formulates treatment plans and goals in conjunction with appropriate facility staff, including joint care plans with health, mental health services/agencies and aboriginal service partners. Provides crisis intervention with a focus on outreach throughout the corridor.
- 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 by performing duties such as participating in discharge planning rounds and case conferences to review cases and meeting with Mental Health and Substance Use service providers to provide consultation regarding clients currently receiving services as well as new referrals.
- May be required to: facilitate referrals ... (continues with all listed responsibilities up to 15.)
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.
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, on ... (continues with the provided description).
Social Links
Instagram | [Facebook](https://can ... ) | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | [Glassdoor](https://can ... )
About Fraser Health Authority
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.