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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Mental Health Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Posted on December 06, 2024 by Employer details Okanagan Indian Band
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Mental Health Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)K?U K?LIW?T L? NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKELocated within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan. Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches. The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes: Competitive Wages 3 Weeks? Vacation Pay Extended Health and Dental Benefits Employer Matched Pension Plan 15 Statutory Holidays Paid Winter Holiday Break Cultural Leave Retention Bonuses after years of service 15 Paid Sick Days Paid Personal Leave Employee Assistance Program Professional Development OpportunitiesHours of work: 37.5 hours per weekJOB SUMMARYIn accordance with established vision and values of OKIB, as well as within a client and family centered care model, this position practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Mental Health RPN provides assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Registered Nurse functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families. REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Health and Social Development Director JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts assessments of the client? s condition and determines the client? s needs, including identifying early symptoms by performing duties such as: meeting directly with the clients and observing the client? s symptoms, visiting the client? s home, or social environment, and observing conditions, talking to family members and friends, physicians, caregivers and others, when appropriate Provides bio/psycho/social services in the assigned clinical area(s) that include a continuum of options designed to optimize clients? recovery and ability to function by performing duties such as: providing intake, orientation, crisis stabilization, service bridging and mental health and substance use assessments; identifying primary issues and stage of change; ensuring that treatment and action plans are implemented and needed services are in place in as much as the client agrees to such services; facilitating clients use of appropriate community resources by keeping knowledgeable about other services; offering consultation, support, and education to families, informal supports, community agencies, and other health care providers involved with MHSU clients; advocating for clients by providing assistance in accessing community assets/services that contribute positively to the social determinants of health; responding to risk indicators that identify a need for clinical or legal intervention to ensure safety and well-being of an individual or others; recommending and facilitating hospital admissions as necessary/required; Arranges access to specialized services such as substance use, forensic/criminal justice, developmental disability, and acquired brain injury Identifies the need for, and ensures or arranges transition plans are in place for clients transferring between levels of care, including involvement in discharge planning and follow up after an admission to a hospital unit or emergency department Documents assessments, treatment formulations, care plans and progress notes according to professional standards and established guidelines, policies and procedures which may include computerized records and databases. Collects information f- LocationVernon, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #100013
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