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Registered Nurse​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RN​/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison

Job in Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Listing for: Fraser Health
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.42 - 59.52 CAD Hourly CAD 41.42 59.52 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison

Salary

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

Job Summary

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Have you heard about the new incentives within the new provincial collective agreement for Nurses that make taking a regular/temporary position much more appealing? The details below outline a few of the perks that would be available to you, take a read through and see why it’s worth it –

  • Your overall compensation is increased - As part of the new provincial collective agreement, as a regular status nurse, you receive an increase to overall compensation.
  • 100% of your benefits are employer‑paid with no out‑of‑pocket (i.e. no waiting for reimbursement).
  • You’re immediately enrolled in a defined pension plan (no waiting period).
  • You’re eligible for 87% maternity leave top‑up.
  • You can maintain a flexible schedule – As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.

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.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.

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 provides recovery oriented services and ensures linkage between hospitals and community treatment and support services, provides crisis counselling, suicide prevention and treatment, and provides short term follow up as required to assist in reducing demand and bed utilization in hospitals and to provide more effective care and treatment for adults in the community.

Responsibilities
  • Provides a linkage between acute care hospitals and community services, by performing duties such as participating in discharge planning rounds and case conferences to review cases that may require follow‑up, following up with patients discharged from the hospital, and meeting with mental health case managers to discuss patients currently on caseload, as well as new referrals. Ensures clients being released on extended leave are linked with community physician and mental health case manager.
  • Assesses clients, and provides short‑term crisis counselling and follow‑up treatment, including suicide prevention and intervention, to clients and their families, to reduce demand and bed utilization in hospitals, and to provide care until patients are linked to appropriate community mental health resources. Uses a variety of interviewing, counselling, and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.

    Clients include those who require intensive, transitional care, including those at risk of hospitalization, those not suitable for admission, and patients treated for suicide threats and attempts.
  • Provides referrals, in accordance with established protocols, for mental health clients not requiring hospitalization, to appropriate community treatment alternatives and services, including residential programs, family therapy, marital and separation counselling, alcohol and drug treatment, victim assistance, employee assistance programs, and private therapy. Acts as a resource for patients, families, and other team members.
  • Maintains client records and statistics, prepares reports, and completes forms as required, in accordance with regional policies and standards, including clinical record standards of Mental Health Services. Obtains consent forms for release of client information.
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