Emergency psychiatric liaison nursing in Abbotsford requires mental health assessment and crisis intervention skills. This casual position serves Fraser Health's Emergency Department.
The Emergency Psychiatric Liaison Nurse performs intake assessments and direct psychiatric nursing care. The position develops individualized care plans, provides counselling, and supports patient flow. Collaboration involves Emergency Department staff, psychiatrists, community mental health teams, families, and other service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform psychosocial and emergency psychiatry patient assessments
- Provide crisis counselling and direct psychiatric nursing care
- Develop and modify individualized care plans
- Support psychiatric admissions, transfers, and aftercare transitions
- Document assessments, outcomes, referrals, and care plans
Requirements:
- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
- Current BCCNM registration as Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- One year recent acute or community mental health experience
- Knowledge of mental illness, substance use, and psychopharmacology
- Ability to communicate and collaborate within interprofessional teams
Use assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, and advocacy skills as an Emergency Psychiatric Liaison Nurse with Fraser Health.