Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Organizational Status
The Phoenix Society is a multi-service agency located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia dedicated to providing accessible services and opportunities to people who face barriers related to addiction, mental health, housing, education, criminal justice involvement and/or employment.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Manager and as a member of the integrated services team combining clinical addiction, housing, employment and educational services, the Registered Nurse(RN) participates in the recovery and capacity building of residents and alumni by engaging in their physical and mental health needs. This position is accountable for but not limited to:
- Administer medication and document their effects.
- Collect specimens.
- Monitor and document patient progress.
- Assist on-site GP with administration and patient care.
- Diagnose health conditions.
- Treat and manage acute mental health conditions.
- Treat and manage health issues.
- Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinating care services for clients,planning client care.
- Developing professional relationships with clients and others
- Documenting timely, accurate reports
- Recommending or administering some medications (e.g., Schedule III drugs)
- Refer clients to other healthcare professionals and specialists.
- Provide counselling and education.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a bachelor's Degree and current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- 1 to 3 years of experience providing trauma-informed acute or community health nursing care/services to patients who have a combination of physical, psychiatric and/or concurrent substance abuse/misuse disorders, or equivalent.
- A combination of equivalent education, training and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of COWS, CIWA, MMSE Tools
- Knowledge of OATS
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is required
- Satisfactory completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
- Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
- First Aid 1 and Current CPR certificate is required
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Develop therapeutic nurse–resident relationship.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care providers, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
- Manage aggressive and suicidal behaviour.
- Plan and implement care plans.
- Assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
- Adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
- Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Teach clients and their families.
- Computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.
- Adhere to legal requirements of RN/RPN practicing and scope as dictated through BCCNP.
- Medication administration in keeping with Licensed Facility requirements.
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning working collaboratively to develop and implement plans.
- Work with on-site GP and help develop care plans for individuals when needed.
- Assess resident’s health literacy and knowledge providing information and access to resources.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and respond to resident rights to health care information.
- Document using internal documentation tools as well as requirements under legislation, regulation, by-laws and policies applicable to RN/RPNs’.
- Excellent knowledge of community health nursing theory including mental health and addictions, communicable diseases, primary care and practice within a patient/family-centered approach
- Excellent knowledge of BCCNM's Standards for Nursing Practice
- Excellent knowledge of the BC Mental Health Act, other facilities and community resources
- Good knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques
- Good knowledge of computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software
- Strong case management, teaching/training, clinical support and consultation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English
- Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential
Competencies
- Approach to Work
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
- Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
- Sets goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results
- Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively
- Job Knowledge & Quality of Work
- Judgement & Decision-Making
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Personal Leadership
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Vaccination Requirement
Effective October 26 2021, all new hires at the Phoenix Society require full COVID 19 vaccinations (have a series of a World Health Organization-approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.
What we offer
- 100% employer paid benefits
- Disability and Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 100% Employer Paid Extended health care (Dental, Vision, paramedical)
- Flexible schedule
- Matching RRSP contribution
- 6 sick and 6 personal leave days a year
- Education and Training allowance
- Bring your dog to work
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Phoenix Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants to apply and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
CLOSING DETAILS
Application Process: Please apply with a cover letter and resume via our job board or on this site.