24 Oct
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Port Coquitlam
Review Board Liaison, Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services – Coquitlam, BC
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services – Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Full time, Casual/Temporary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Within the context of a trauma informed model of care and Indigenous Cultural lens,
and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics, the Review Board Liaison works under the supervision of the Director, Access, Transitions and Forensic Clinical Risk and in alignment with professional practice, as part of a multidisciplinary forensic psychiatric care team to perform a range of duties as a representative of the Person-in-Charge of the Forensic Psychiatric Services. Key duties include the preparation of Forensic Psychiatric Services reports including all appropriate clinical information for patients detained under the Criminal Code of Canada. The Review Board Liaison attends BC Criminal Code Review Board hearings for assigned patients, prepares evidence and witnesses, and liaises with the Review Board on behalf of the Person-in-Charge. The Review Board Liaison provides information and education, both formal and informal, to all staff regarding theory and practice of all legal aspects of the BC Review Board and how this relates to practice within the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.
This role works in close collaboration with the clinical team to ensure appropriate representation of clinical, legal and risk information in the official hospital report.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Represents 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; articulates the position of the Person-in-Charge to the clinical teams, patient's counsel, the BC Review Board and Attorney General; arranges and chairs pre-hearing conferences with the patient’s clinical team to discuss recommendations to the Review Board and any hearing related issues.
2. Prepares and presents the hospital's case by calling and preparing witnesses, leading evidence,
cross-examining the witnesses of other parties, and preparing submissions; considers the need for legal counsel for particularly high profile or complicated cases; acts as resource to FPS Leaders and the Review Board on all relevant matters.
3. Liaises with the Review Board with respect to matters pertaining to patients under its jurisdiction, i.e. potential adjournments or length of hearings, and liaises with Ministry of Attorney General, Corrections Canada, patient's counsel, etc. regarding patients who are under the jurisdiction of the BC Review Board.
4. Completes briefing notes following each Review Board hearing. Communicates Review Board decisions to the clinical team. Liaises with operational and nursing leaders on all issues related to Review Board hearings.
Reports any decisions having policy, procedural or resource impacts to the Director, Access, Transitions and Forensic Clinical Risk.
5. Maintains 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.
6. Provides 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; provides educational tours of the facility; acts as resource person for hospital activities; participates in various task groups regarding policies and procedures.
7.
Utilizes a variety of teaching/learning strategies to support clinical education activities with individuals and groups including facilitating groups, coaching, mentoring, conducting formal/informal presentations and demonstrations, coordinating introduction of new skills/procedures, arranging and providing in-service sessions and using educational technology and self-directed learning methods to implement planned programs. Facilitates scheduling of education sessions by collaborating with team members to determine times, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources; maintains records and identifies/schedules team member attendance at update sessions.
8. Sets measurable goals and objectives within a team environment, incorporating the organization’s vision and values, goals and corporate plan,
through methods such as maintaining and updating own knowledge and understanding of Forensic Psychiatric Nursing practice, and develops a plan in collaboration with designated personnel/team for professional development. Reviews progress to ensure that goals are achieved within established timeframes.
9. Facilitates learning by acting as a clinical resource and demonstrates expertise and leadership in practice through methods such as reviewing literature and developments in technology and equipment, consulting with community experts, evaluating clinical practice systems/standards, identifying new theories/trends/education programs, developing new/revised standards and presenting educational sessions based upon specialized body of knowledge to enhance quality client care.
10. Participates in committees, team meetings, task groups,
continuing education, conferences and/or agency initiatives as required to meet the goals and objectives of the agency.
11. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Promotes awareness of Work Safe BC and Occupational Health and Safety standards and ensures a safe and healthy workplace for patients/clients and staff through methods such as effective orientation, training, promotion and monitoring of safe work practices and enforcement of health and safety requirements. Reports unsafe situations; investigates and takes corrective action and/or notifies appropriate personnel.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• 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 and Abilities:
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and Forensic Psychiatric Nursing practice.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNP 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate and coach clients and co-workers both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and plan for the education and learning needs of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills when making decisions, resolving issues/conflict.
• Analytical skills to collect, study, interpret and present clinical and administrative data.
• Advanced computer software knowledge and skill including proficiency in Microsoft suite of products and database software to produce high quality reports and correspondence.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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