Addictions Medicine Consult Team (AMCT) Nurse

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary

Detailed Overview

Responsibilities

• Performs substance use screening, physical and psychosocial assessments as well as a substance use-focused pre-assessment for referrals to the Addiction Medicine Consult Team (AMCT).
• Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies an individualized strength-based treatment and action plan in collaboration with the client, their family and/or natural supports, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Observes, monitors and evaluates client progress.
• Reorganizes priorities and revises treatment plan as required.
• Provides individualized direct nursing care to designated clients and supports direct care staff in provision of care to client from a harm reduction lens, ensuring timely access to treatment, and engaging or reconnecting client to care in the community.
• Works with the AMCT to initiate measures that relieve crisis and emergent situations in managing aggressive and suicidal behaviours.
• Shares harm reduction practices and relevant resources to staff.
• Administers prescribed medicines, monitors clients prescribed medications, response to medications and side effects.
• Consults with physician regarding pharmaceuticals needs.
• In accordance with BCCNM standards, limits and conditions, demonstrates and articulates the responsibility of the authorized RN/RPN prescriber to the interprofessional team and when interacting with the client.
• Identifies when client needs exceed RN/RPN scope of practice.
• Assesses client, develops understanding of client's goals, and provides education and counseling to clients on matters related to substance use, harm reduction and relapse prevention, as well as ongoing information to the client, their family and/or natural supports on activities of daily living, use of medications, side effects and coping strategies to assist with the integration of illness into their lifestyle.
• Provides motivational interviewing to support client through their journey through the continuum of care.
• Initiates and or participates in discharge planning, coordination of specialized services, and referral to community services/resources specific to client's pertinent substance use disorders and related comorbidities that require urgent response and follow-up support, in collaboration with acute care team and liaising with community providers and substance use services staff.
• Determines resource priorities, consults and provides recommendations for case coordination services, shares relevant client information, discusses clients' assessments, and provides input and clinical support to relevant care team on care issues related to the client engaging stakeholders in treatment planning and evaluation to ensure continuity of care, communication of treatment concerns.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligible for completion of BC Provincial Opiate Addiction Treatment Support Program course and approved related preceptorship. Two (2) years recent related experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use and harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention, current pharmacological approaches to substance use treatment and treatment/recovery.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with persons who use substances.
• Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources and services available for clients experiencing substance use challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient and family-centred model of care.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions including crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize caseload/workload and make decisions regarding care interventions.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for diverse populations, including individuals who use substances.
• Demonstrated de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge and skill in working with Trauma Informed practice.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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