Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Downtown East Side Youth Outreach team as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse in Vancouver, BC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental and physical status assessments and develop care plans to meet the needs of clients with mental health and addictions issues.
  • Provide counseling and support to clients to reduce their reliance on acute and community healthcare services.
  • Assess high-risk situations and provide crisis intervention to ensure client safety.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement client care plans and provide continuity of care.
  • Facilitate the movement of clients between acute care, community agency support sites, and designated health centers.
  • Participate in case conferences and meetings with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Assist clients with accessing medical appointments and other necessary services.

Qualifications

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, plus two years' recent experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions issues.
  • Valid BC Driver's License for local area travel.

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of client-centered recovery models in mental illness.
  • Crisis intervention and counseling skills.
  • Mental health illness and treatment knowledge.
  • Psychopharmacology knowledge, including indications and side effects.
  • Substance abuse and addictions treatment knowledge.
  • Knowledge of community resources and facilities.
  • Ability to conduct psychiatric assessments and provide treatment planning.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, as well as municipal pension plan, and opportunities for career growth and development. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees and patients.

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