Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse (RN/RPN), Inpatient and Outpatient Support - Powell River, BC

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse (RN/RPN) on the Inpatient and Outpatient Emergency Services Team in Powell River, BC, with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Apply today to join our team!

Within the context of a psychosocial rehabilitation model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses, and the established vision and values of the organization, works as part of a multidisciplinary Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) care team, to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders (i.e. addictions) to meet the needs of the client and to provide integration and continuity across the care continuum. Establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with, clients, their families and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. Performs key duties such as, intake, mental health assessment, outreach visits as required, treatment planning, crisis intervention, Emergency assessments and referrals, consultation, individual counseling, education, and support groups to facilitate and coordinate client access to services. This role will float between services on an “as-needed” basis for both community and acute care MHSU teams.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.
• Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.
• Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Broad knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments, and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, 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 co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction.
• 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, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

Nice To Haves

• Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and case management services for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Consult with clients, families, and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services.
• Perform intake, mental health assessment, and outreach visits.
• Develop treatment plans and provide crisis intervention.
• Conduct Emergency assessments and referrals.
• Provide consultation, individual counseling, education, and support groups.
• Facilitate and coordinate client access to services.
• Float between community and acute care MHSU teams as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree