Mental Health and Substance Use Care Specialist
7 days ago
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC.
About the JobThis challenging and rewarding role will involve providing individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning, and case coordination services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dementia. As a Mental Health and Substance Use Care Specialist, you will work independently and as part of a team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
You will be responsible for performing physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments, consulting with other healthcare providers, and collaborating with family members to enhance quality of life. Additionally, you will administer prescribed medications, monitor client response, and provide ongoing information to clients and their families on activities of daily living, medication use, and potential side effects.
Required Skills and Qualifications- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of a minimum 6-week or 240-hour clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting, supplemented by coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
You must also possess demonstrated knowledge of:
- Concurrent disorders, substance use, and abuse, as well as harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
- 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.
- The Mental Health Act and its application to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
- Community, social, and mental health resources.
- The impact of social, cultural, and family systems on health outcomes.
We are a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to over one million BC residents. At VCH, we embody a culture of teamwork, compassion, and respect, making us a great place to work.
We offer:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental coverage, as well as a municipal pension plan.
- Growth opportunities through employer-paid training and leadership development programs.
- Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident support, and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families.
- Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
We strive to create inclusive environments where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and those of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.
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