Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse

1 week ago


Powell River, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse to join our team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning, and case coordination services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dementia.
  • Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
  • Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
  • Consult, confer, and collaborate with other healthcare providers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
  • Establish, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
  • Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response, and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication, and side effects.
  • Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meetings, engage in team planning, and quality improvement activities, and maintain and update own knowledge.
About Powell River, BC

Powell River offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, the area provides endless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

Qualifications
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Completion of a minimum 6-week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
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. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

We offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and a municipal pension plan. We also provide opportunities for growth and development, including employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.



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