LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE WITHDRAWL MANAGEMENT

Job summary

The LPN provides compassionate nursing care to patients with mental health and substance use needs within an inter-professional team. Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting assessments, and advocating for patients to meet their physical and psychological needs.

Job details

The LPN provides compassionate nursing care to patients with mental health and substance use needs within an inter-professional team. Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting assessments, and advocating for patients to meet their physical and psychological needs. Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse practicing according to BCCNM standards. Experience in medical and addictions nursing is preferred.

What you’ll do

The LPN provides compassionate nursing care to patients with mental health and substance use needs within an inter-professional team. Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting assessments, and advocating for patients to meet their physical and psychological needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse practicing according to BCCNM standards. Experience in medical and addictions nursing is preferred.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Care Planning
• Patient Assessment
• Intervention Implementation
• Patient Advocacy
• Clinical Documentation
• Mental Health Nursing
• Substance Use Management
• Inter-professional Collaboration
• Clerical Duties

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services