RNRPN, Mental Health Program Enhanced Orientation Initiative

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager the Staff Nurse assesses identifies plans implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical social spiritual and psychological needs using an established framework for nursing practice. Develops implements evaluates and revises the plan of care. Incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources. Supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures. The Staff Nurse works within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNM Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care.

Candidates who do not currently meet the qualifications as stated in the job description may be selected on a without prejudice and precedent basis as part of the Mental Health Program RN Enhanced Orientation Initiative which is an approximately 14-week employer-paid pilot education opportunity intended for RNs interested in becoming Mental Health nurses with an 18-month Return-Of-Service required on an Acute Mental Health unit within PHCs Mental Health Program.

While completing the course successful candidates will be paid wages and accrue seniority and applicable benefits as if they are working in a regular full-time position at Providence Health Care. Upon completion of the course they will start in a regular line within the Acute Mental Health Program.

For further information please contact Mental Health Recruitment Advisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives or in Residential Care and Mental Health current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

One year recent experience in acute psychiatry or tertiary mental health or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
Ability to provide clinical direction.

Reviews patient/resident status through methods such as reviewing the patient/resident chart and other written information patient/resident observation interviewing patient/resident and family members completion of questionnaires collateral information and consultation with peers and other members of the health care team.

Assesses patient/resident problems and needs plans implements evaluates and prioritizes nursing care and nursing interventions and develops the plan of care for patients/residents using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.

Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures technology and PHC standards.

Monitors patient/resident progress evaluates outcomes reassesses if goals are not met and modifies plan of care based on evaluation.

Records observations and reports problems and/or changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.

Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.

Documents information including assessments plan of care patient/resident status and progress and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.

Accompanies patients in medical transport vehicles as required by the employer.

Identifies and responds to patient/resident and family learning needs provides patient educational and reference materials incorporates individual and/or group teaching activities into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources. Leads group patient/family sessions as required and coaches patient/resident/family to develop and maintain health promoting behaviours within the context of the care issue.

Provides direction to other staff such as Care Attendants and Licensed Practical Nurses with regard to patient/resident care and facilitates effective team work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collegial sharing of information demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks providing incidental or ad hoc input into staff performance ensuring staff are aware of assignments and reassigning clinical/health related tasks.

Participates in nursing orientation and shares clinical knowledge with other nursing staff nursing students and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in and attends in-service presentations and other educational programs as required.

Participates in planning implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care policies procedures education materials and best practices through methods such as taking part in program and quality improvement activities including nursing practice council clinical pathway development research and education and other committees.

Supports nursing research through methods such as identifying areas for possible clinical nursing research projects adapting research to practice and participating in research activities to enhance nursing practice.

Facilitates discharge plans and liaises with families and community resources agencies.

Advocates for the patients/residents to protect and promote their rights to dignity respect privacy confidentiality autonomy and access to information.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please Note

If you are the successful applicant you will have 48 hours to accept or decline the offer. You will assume all responsibility for ensuring your contact information is accurate and for being informed during the 48 hour acceptance window. If theres no response the offer will be automatically withdrawn and the manager will move to the next candidate.

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Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health the BC Nurses Union (BCNU) and health organizations across British Columbia mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC) our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred socially just compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality Integrity Stewardship Trust Excellence and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate innovative and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients residents families and communities.

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This is an Advanced Hire position (Article 17.08 BCNU Collective Agreement). Employees who accept an Advanced Hire position should be aware of the following: Advanced Hire positions are intended to provide flexibility to support temporary vacancies leaves and future permanent opportunities. Advanced Hire employees do not participate in Expression of Interest (EOI) processes or line selection as they do not hold a regular baseline position. Advanced Hire employees may apply to posted vacancies across PHC in accordance with the collective agreement.