Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered and recovery oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides services to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use issues. In partnership with the municipal police/RCMP officer, the nurse assists in responding to Emergency mental health and domestic violence calls and to requests from hospital and community mental health services, provides emergency on-site assessment of persons who are thought to be in psychiatric or psychosocial crises. The nurse and police officer work as a team to assess, manage, and decide the most appropriate intervention. Responsibilities Responds to crisis situations by methods such as obtaining collateral information, determ...