Senior Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse

2 hours ago


Richmond, 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, delivering service to over one million BC residents. Our organization strives to create healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and a culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. As a Senior Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning, and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dementia.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

About the Role

This challenging and rewarding role requires a highly skilled nurse who can work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for providing physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments, consulting with other healthcare professionals, and developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying individualized strength-based treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individualized direct nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dementia
  • Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments
  • Consult, confer, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals 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 clients and their families
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia 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 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
Benefits

Vancouver Coastal Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and a municipal pension plan. We also offer opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. Additionally, our wellness supports include counseling, critical incident support, and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.



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