Sunshine Coast Health Centre (SCHC) and Georgia Strait Women's Clinic (GSWC) provide residential treatment for addictions, mental health, and trauma/PTSD/OSI for men and women in separate exclusive programs. We are licensed under the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, accredited under Accreditation Canada, and a Certified B Corp.
Our multidisciplinary facilities are home to many different professionals such as MDs, psychiatrists, nurses, psychotherapists, social workers, case managers, and other specializing therapists. In order to ensure each of our clients’ care remains front and centre among more than 80 staff members who take care of more than 40 clients 24/7, we rely on Registered Psychiatric Nurses to case manage our client populations and be the bridge between our clinical and medical teams as well as other supporting departments such as Client Services, frontline, kitchen, and administration.
We are in the middle of an exciting change to update our clinical program format, which will result in smaller client care teams that consist of one psychotherapist (aka primary counsellor) and two RPNs. As a result, we need to add additional RPNs to our team! Moving expenses reimbursement is available to successful applicants re-locating to Powell River, BC, for this position. Partial to entire loan assistance for RPN education is also offered.
The Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) will work Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, and is accountable for promoting high quality, evidence-informed, person-centered care through assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the total care needs of their assigned client group. The RPN is required to coordinate with all the departments within the facility as well as referring professionals associated with each client’s care. The RPN must promote effective communication at SCHC and GSWC through care given and charting/reporting mechanisms. The RPN is expected to participate in staff meetings, case management meetings, and educational opportunities to maintain their own professional competence.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Under the direction of the Nursing Director, Medical Director, and/or Psychiatrist, the RPN will be responsible for client case management including assessment, treatment planning, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in psychiatry. Case management also includes working with referral agents, completing reporting requirements, and dealing with client issues with other departments and teams.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma in general and/or psychiatric nursing from a recognized school of nursing.
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
- Certificate in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in a specialized training program (or confirmed attendance within a reasonable time frame).
- Valid Driver's License to operate a vehicle within BC. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- Recent 1-year related experience working in a mental health and addictions environment with individuals with substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Interest in research and quality improvement activities
- Flexibility to relocate
- Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends
- Willingness to provide temporary and weekend/afternoon/night coverage for scheduling and client care needs on an as needed basis
ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family-centred care model.
- Familiar with the basic foundations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
- Clear understanding of BCCNM standards for psychiatric nursing practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of mental illness and related treatments.
- Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and current best practice treatments.
- Knowledge and understanding of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
- Knowledge and understanding of group facilitation skills (an asset).
- Experience facilitating group sessions (an asset).
- Knowledge and understanding of residential mental health and addictions treatment programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of adult education principles, methods and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments, and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Demonstrated listening and information-seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem-solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to identify workload priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Interest and ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
- Flexibility to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Experience dealing effectively with conflict situations.
- Prior knowledge and experience in the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation (an asset but not required).
- Proficiency in the operation of a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
- Willingness to act as a client advocate, protecting and promoting the client’s right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
- Interest in research and quality improvement activities
- Recent 1 year related experience working in an addictions environment with individuals with substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Graduated from an approved school of Nursing
- Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Flexibility to relocate
- Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
Decisions made in the position:
- Client safety: Medical clearance collaboration with Medical Director.
- Client safety: psychiatric clearance in collaboration with Psychiatrist.
- Client Care Planning Program: Assessment and follow-up.
- Liaison with hospital and physician for client transfer.
- Compilation of multidisciplinary treatment plan
- Compilation of multidisciplinary midway and discharge referral reports
- Direct report for team leaders on client care matters
- Small group co-facilitation and holiday/sick call coverage
Health and Safety:
- In an emergency, help direct clients to Muster station.
- Provide crisis management interventions.
- Assess clients in crisis, and facilitate transfer to Powell River General Hospital for further psychiatric evaluation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $44.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Powell River, BC V8A 0H8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) License (preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
