Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse

5 months ago


Sechelt, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Relocation Assistance and Staff Housing may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join Intensive Care Management team as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team

As a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with VCH, you will:

Conduct mental and physical status assessments and assess clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices. Provide counseling and assist client with reducing repeated contact with and use of acute and community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assess high risk situations and provide crisis intervention. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan and meet the client’s need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum. Facilitate the movement of clients between acute care, community agency support site and designated health centre. Participate in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team. Assist clients with attendance to needed services such as medical appointments.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing. Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness. Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills. Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment. Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects). Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment. Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources. Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments. Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities. Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership. Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?


VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.


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