Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, MH&SUS Specialized Populations - Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Geriatrics - Chilliwack

Job summary

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides clinical assessment, treatment, and case management for geriatric mental health and substance use clients. They collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop care plans, provide education, and conduct outreach visits to support client recovery.

Job details

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides clinical assessment, treatment, and case management for geriatric mental health and substance use clients. They collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop care plans, provide education, and conduct outreach visits to support client recovery. Candidates must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BCCNM. A minimum of two years of recent related experience and a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License are required.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides clinical assessment, treatment, and case management for geriatric mental health and substance use clients. They collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop care plans, provide education, and conduct outreach visits to support client recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BCCNM. A minimum of two years of recent related experience and a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License are required.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Registered nursing
• Psychiatric nursing
• Case management
• Mental health assessment
• Substance use treatment
• Crisis intervention
• Psychopharmacology
• Clinical documentation
• Patient advocacy
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Health education
• Outreach services
• Treatment planning
• Community liaison
• Evidence-informed practice
• Crisis management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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