Review Board Liaison, Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services – Coquitlam, BC

Review Board Liaison (RN/RPN) – Minimum and Medium Security Units
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Coquitlam, BC

What you’ll do

• Represent the Person-in-Charge as a party at all BC Criminal Code Review Board hearings by preparing the official hospital report based on a comprehensive review of the clinical record; articulate the position of the Person-in-Charge to the clinical teams, patient’s counsel, the BC Review Board and Attorney General; arrange and chair pre-hearing conferences with the patient’s clinical team to discuss recommendations to the Review Board and any hearing related issues.
• Prepare and present the hospital’s case by calling and preparing witnesses, leading evidence, cross-examining the witnesses of other parties, and preparing submissions; consider the need for legal counsel for particularly high profile or complicated cases; act as resource to FPS Leaders and the Review Board on all relevant matters.
• Liaise with the Review Board with respect to matters pertaining to patients under its jurisdiction, i.e. potential adjournments or length of hearings, and liaise with Ministry of Attorney General, Corrections Canada, patient’s counsel, etc. regarding patients who are under the jurisdiction of the BC Review Board.
• Complete briefing notes following each Review Board hearing. Communicate Review Board decisions to the clinical team. Liaise with operational and nursing leaders on all issues related to Review Board hearings. Report any decisions having policy, procedural or resource impacts to the Director, Access, Transitions and Forensic Clinical Risk.
• Maintain concise and accurate documentation of relevant information in alignment with FPS policy standards to meet regulatory requirements, including maintaining a Review Board exhibit binder for each Review Board patient.
• Provide forensic educational workshops and programs on the Criminal Code of Canada, the BC Review Board and related practice issues to staff, students and other stakeholders; provide educational tours of the facility; acts as resource person for hospital activities; participate in various task groups regarding policies and procedures.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable, and three (3) years’ recent, related experience in forensic mental health, and including one (1) year’s experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and Forensic Psychiatric Nursing practice.
• Broad knowledge of British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders, medical and legal terminology, court-room procedures, therapeutic modalities, risk assessments, the BC Review Board, its procedures and practices, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Disorder provisions of the Criminal Code, the forensic services in BC, court dispositions and the Ministry of Health and BC Review Board directives pertinent to forensic patients.
• Broad knowledge of applicable legislation (i.e. Forensic Psychiatry Act, Criminal Code, Mental Health Act) and its application to the management of persons under the care of FPH, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, Ministry of Health, Review Boards, the legal system, related agencies and patients, and to create required reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public in often contentious situations.
• Proven decision making, planning, and time management skills.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including 2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until March 14, 2025)
Wage: $50.12 – $64.39 per hour
Location: 70 Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 5X9
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00
Requisition: # 174517E

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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