Mental Health Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching. We deliver service to over one million BC residents and are dedicated to creating healthy lives in healthy communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join our team at the Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. As a Mental Health Nurse Specialist, you will be responsible for providing individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning, and case coordination services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dementia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing assessments and interventions, including facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counseling.
  • 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 clients and families 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.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare providers and family members to develop and implement care plans.

Requirements

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia 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.
  • 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 ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions, facilitate group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counseling, and develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr., and we offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan. We also provide opportunities for career growth, wellness supports, and award-winning recognition programs.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the Vancouver Coastal Health website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this posting.

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