Mental Health

Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.Come work as a Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Sunshine Coast Adult Mental Health team in Sechelt, BC, as a Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse.As a Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse with VCH you willWork as part of a multidisciplinary mental health and addictions care team to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders (i.e. addictions.) to meet the needs of the client and to provide integration and continuity across the care continuum.Establish and maintain relationships with, and consult with, clients, their families and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need.Perform key duties such as intake, mental health assessment, outreach visits as required, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, individual counseling, education, and support groups to facilitate and coordinate client access to services.About Sechelt, BcSechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver.Education & ExperienceDiploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.Two (2) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).Broad knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client.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 communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to problem solve.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffVancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to equitable practices and welcomes applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr