Mental Health and Substance Use Case Coordinator Outreach Nurse

Mental Health and Substance Use Case Coordinator Outreach Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Bella CoolaVancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Case Coordinator Outreach Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the team in Bella Coola, BC.About Bella Coola, Bc: Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services.As a MHSU Case Coordinator Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) with VCH you will:Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing intake, triage, and outreach functions and services to individuals with serious mental health and/or substance use issues.Conduct mental health and physical assessments, consult, confer and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized care plans to meet clients need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum.Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships, provide counselling support, administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response.Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintains and updates own knowledge.Education & Experience:Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus three (3) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.Demonstrated knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.Demonstrated knowledge of mental health illness, substance use, concurrent disorders and treatment.Demonstrated knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology and psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments, and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention.Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to valuing diversity within our workforce. VCH encourages Indigenous applicants who identify as Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit), who may not possess all required qualifications but would become job ready through Employer provided training, orientation or mentoring, to apply.At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.We offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan, as well as opportunities for growth and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr