Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Vancouver Coastal Health•Richmond, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and addiction services including housing and crisis intervention to designated residents/clients/patients. Leads the planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies. Supervises and guides designated staff. Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and family members and applies the principles of recovery to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders. Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research. Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities. Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures. In collaboration with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life. Practices within the context of a client and family centered care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of the client and family centered care model.

Requirements

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program, where applicable and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year related administrative/supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.
Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and addictions clinical and risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans and provide crisis intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.
Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the service population.
Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
Knowledge of relevant primary, secondary and tertiary care programs, residential and other community resources.
Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in client care and service provision.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, adjust to unexpected events, mediate and deal with conflict.
Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinates client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and addiction services including housing and crisis intervention to designated residents/clients/patients.
Leads the planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies.
Supervises and guides designated staff.
Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and family members and applies the principles of recovery to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.
Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.
Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.
Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures.
Strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.
Practices within the context of a client and family centered care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence.
Practices aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of the client and family centered care model.