Mental Health & Substance Use Outpatient Services Nurse

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

2h • CA$41 - CA$56

About The Position

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 professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses, as well as the established vision and values of the organization, the Mental Health & Substance Use Outpatient Services Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide short term assessment, treatment, intake, triage and crisis intervention which is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Assesses clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices. Provides therapeutic support and assists client with reducing repeated contact with and acute health care services by connecting them to appropriate community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assesses high risk situations and provides crisis intervention. Collaborates and participates with the multidisciplinary team, clients, and families 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.

Requirements

• 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 working with adults with mental health and substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to outpatient clients with severe and persistent psychiatric illness.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of counselling theories related Dialectical Behavior Theory and cognitive Behavioral Theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
• Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term assessment, treatment, intake, triage and crisis intervention for individuals with mental health and substance use issues.
• Assess clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements.
• Provide therapeutic support and connect clients to appropriate community healthcare services/programs/resources.
• Assess high risk situations and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate and participate with the multidisciplinary team, clients, and families to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan.
• Participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families.
• Document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed