Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse, FIR Program – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job title: Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse, FIR Program – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job description: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Fir Program

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

BC Women’s Hospital’s FIR Program is a provincial specialized perinatal service that provides primary care to antenatal and postpartum women who use substances and to infants exposed to substances with an interdisciplinary approach. Located at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, FIR opened in 2003 and is a first of its kind program in Canada. Through the provision of treatment and supports focussed on principle based practice and integrated programming, the interdisciplinary team at FIR focusses on stabilization and harm reduction in a recovery oriented approach to care.

The FIR Model of Care is focused on keep mother and baby together by rooming-in. This acute care service has 12 beds for individuals wanting to stabilize their substance use and address any pregnancy related concerns and/or withdraw from drug use during pregnancy. The FIR program also values supporting and educating our multi-disciplinary teams and physicians about trauma and violence practice and harm reduction and promoting awareness and practice of Indigenous Cultural Safety.

Our Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) are guided each day by providing culturally safe as they perform the following:

• Direct health care services to clients presenting with a wide variety and complexity of acute and chronic illnesses/diseases including communicable diseases, addictions, mental health and general health issues in the antenatal and postpartum/postnatal period.
• Perform physical, addiction and psychiatric assessments, refers clients to the physician for further examination, administer prescribed treatments and medications.
• Observe, monitor, evaluate and document client progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes and performs a variety of health care interventions including neonatal observation from possible exposure to substances in utero.
• Provides education and support to clients/groups using a health promotion approach. Works collaboratively with other health care professionals, client, family and community.

What you will do:

• Provide direct health care services to clients presenting with a wide variety and complexity of acute and chronic illnesses/diseases including communicable diseases, addictions, mental health and general health issues in the antenatal and postpartum/postnatal period.
• Perform physical, addiction and psychiatric assessments, refers clients to the physician for further examination, administers prescribed treatments and medications.
• Observe, monitor, evaluate and document client progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes and performs a variety of health care interventions including neonatal observation from possible exposure to substances in utero.
• Provides education and support to clients/groups using a health promotion approach.
• Work collaboratively with other health care professionals, client, family and community.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
• Two (2) years’ recent experience providing acute or community health nursing care/services to clients who have concurrent psychiatric and/or substance abuse/misuse disorders including one (1) year perinatal and nursery nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current CPR/Newborn Resuscitation Certification.
• Breastfeeding update, minimum 6 hours, in the last two years.
• Fetal Health Assessment Certificate.

** Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPNs) will be offered perinatal education and training to support our patients

You have the:

• Working knowledge of community health nursing theory including mental health and addictions, communicable diseases and practice within a client/family -centered approach.
• Working knowledge of British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Knowledge of the BC Mental Health Act, other facilities and community resources.
• Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events
• Ability to use maternal/fetal/newborn nursing theory and expertise.
• Ability and knowledge of woman centered care and its application.
• Ability to work with newborn infants in withdrawal.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment and ability to provide nursing care that acknowledges cultural diversity in health practices and an individual’s right to make choices
• Demonstrated case management, teaching/training, clinical support and consultation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (12) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Regular, Part-Time (0.62 FTE)

Wage: $36.23 to $47.58 per hour

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1​

Applications will be accepted until position is filled

Self Scheduling; 0700-1910/1900-0700

Reference Number: 110653

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Nurses’ Bargaining Association
Requisition # 110653E-2358442
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1​
Job Type Regular, Part-Time
Salary/Rate $36.23 – $47.58 / Hour
FTE .62
Hours of Work 0700-1900/1900-0700
Work Days Self Schedule
Expiry Date 21-Jul-2021

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