Nurse 4 (Casual) – Coquitlam – 2022.002

We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2022 If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Lives filled with possibilities in welcoming communities . More than just a job, CLBC is about compassion, commitment, contribution, collaboration and community. The Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC) is a designated tertiary care mental health service. Our team provides multi-disciplinary and specialized inpatient assessment and treatment for individuals ages 14 years and older who have a developmental disability and a concurrent mental illness or behaviour issue. PAC is located at Healing Spirit House in Coquitlam. CLBC has an ongoing need for auxiliary (casual) Nurses. The Role: As a Nurse 4 at CLBC, you will work collaboratively to provide psychiatric and physical care for individuals admitted to PAC as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include: Assessing the physical and mental status of individuals, measuring and recording client data; tracking outcomes, observing and reporting all changes in any aspect of the client’s psychiatric, physical or behavioural conditions Implementing positive behavioural support plans (PBSP) evaluating outcomes to address gaps and to respond to the needs of care recipients, forwarding feedback to inform the behavioural support team Providing direct care in accordance with the behavioural support plan, which includes performing protocols and interventions, implementing behaviour management strategies and meeting individual needs Assisting individuals to learn problem-solving methods to meet their optimum levels in the least restrictive manner Prepares and presents pertinent information at planning and clinical meetings Administering prescribed medications and treatments or other procedures as required Making recommendations to the behavioural support team for prevention and/or improvement of an individual’s care area You must be able to Operate equipment to lift patients in and out of tubs for washing and in and out of beds and wheelchairs Use weigh scales, Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, stretchers and bath chairs while attending to individual Ensure the safety of individuals and/or staff by using progressive, verbal and/or physical intervention techniques, up to performing restraint techniques including MANDT and Code White Qualifications: Current registration with BCCNP as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) First aid and CPR level C is required Good working knowledge of progressive verbal and/or physical intervention techniques and ability to interact with unpredictable, aggressive and/or acting out behaviours A Class 5 or N driver’s license is preferred Shift: This role requires a rotational work schedule in this 24/7 tertiary mental health facility. Additional Info: This is an auxiliary position Term: Temporary/On-call Classification/Salary: Nurse 4 / $ 36.07 to $45.74 hourly The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Closing date: Ongoing Apply now Submit a resume and cover letter through our online application system to the attention of Jaimie Willows. Resumes received by other methods will not be considered. Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check (Criminal Records Review Act). Community Living BC is an equal opportunity employer.