Community Access Transition Nurse

1 month ago


Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Access Transition Nurse to join our team at BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. As a key member of our Community Transition Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth transition of care for clients leaving the Correctional Centre.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with the interdisciplinary treatment team, Correctional Centre staff, and community resources to ensure seamless transition of care.
  • Conduct thorough assessments of client needs and develop personalized transition plans to address their physical and mental health requirements.
  • Liaise with community resources and services to ensure clients receive the necessary support and care upon release.
  • Collaborate with the inter-professional health care treatment team to validate demographic data and health information, and determine the nature and extent of needs for community health substance use support services.
  • Facilitate linkages to a variety of community programs, Regional Health Authority services, community health services, substance use services, and other community support services to establish clear transition plans for the client.
  • Engage in ongoing team planning, development, evaluation, and quality improvement activities to facilitate team goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Two (2) years recent, related experience in acute or primary care or community health nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, families, and community resources.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada, as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://www.bcmhsus.ca/

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at https://www.bcmhsus.ca/.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.



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