Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse

1 day ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse to join our team at Willow Pavilion, a Regional Tertiary Mental Health & Substance Use facility located on the Vancouver General Hospital Campus.

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.
Requirements
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use, and abuse, harm reduction strategies, including assessment and intervention.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care, including person and family-centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness, and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community, social, and mental health resources.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of social, cultural, and family systems on health outcomes.
About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We are committed to 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 through employer-paid training and leadership development programs. Our wellness supports include counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families.

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