Registered Nurse- Brief Assessment Service
Core
Provide mental health and risk assessments, one-to-one supportive therapy, and medical care for patients in a partnership with the Emergency Department.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Builds
Patient care plans and transitional care for acute mental health and concurrent disorders conditions
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Required skills
Mental status examination, suicide risk assessment, management of aggressive behaviour, bio-psychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, treatment and transitional care
Preferred skills
Charge nurse duties, prioritizing care, autonomous decision-making, working with complex patient/family situations, non-violent crisis intervention
Technologies
Electronic health record systems
Responsibilities
Perform mental health and risk assessments, provide one-to-one supportive therapy, manage acute mental health conditions, collaborate with Emergency Department and inpatient programs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC