RN​/RPN, Substance Use Services

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

Job Summary We are looking for a Casual RN/RPN, Substance Use Services to join our team in the Tri-Cities/Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/Port Moody areas, B.C.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 and coordinates the delivery of nursing care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use, such as assessment, referrals, counselling, client and family teaching and follow-up as required and health promotion activities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, developing a care plan specific for the client and collaborating with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.
• Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders through methods such as initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments and monitoring and documenting the effects.
• Manages emergencies including drug overdose, heart attack, assaultive behaviour and seizures through methods such as by responding in a manner appropriate to the emergency and in accordance with established policies and procedures such as initiating CPR and/or alerting ambulance and/or police.
• Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of a variety of client/family issues by participating in client care conferences, rounds and staff meetings and contributing information.
• May be required to provide general and crisis counselling to clients who present to the Emergency Department, IPU, and medical wards, including short term follow-up in accordance with approved treatment plans authorized by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or consulting psychiatrist.
• As assigned: in accordance with BCCNM standards, limits and conditions, demonstrates and articulates the responsibility of the authorized RN/RPN prescriber to the interprofessional team and when interacting with the client.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities such as identifying and reporting high risk situations, evaluating effect of changes in nursing practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to nursing practice.
• Acts as a clinical resource/support person to client and family as required and nursing and health care professionals by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions and providing clinical consultation.
• Maintains clinical records through methods such as collecting and documenting information including electronic health care information regarding clients and their families.
• Performs intake functions, conducts mental health assessments, develops, implements, maintains and adjusts comprehensive treatment plans based on client needs and best practices.
• Maintains a safe environment for clients, visitors and employees by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
• Participates in program development and in the delivery of clinical services through methods such as actively participating in internal conferences.
• Identifies own learning needs/goals, reviews these with the Client Care Coordinator and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs/goals.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies/procedures and interpreting same to clients, other agencies and the public.
• Plans, coordinates, and delivers educational sessions to clients and their family members, other service providers, and community agencies on topics such as detoxification, relapse prevention, stress management, wellness, self care, problem solving and coping skills.
• Provides outreach nursing care to clients in their home setting or suitable alternative performing nursing functions such as assessing substance use/dependence, determining physical and mental status, monitoring withdrawal symptoms and evaluating response to medications administered.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved Nursing Program with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Completion of approved addictions or substance use training, or substance use certificate program, and one year's recent related experience working in an addictions environment with individuals with substance use disorders.

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