Clinical Resource Nurse (RN) - Mental Health and Substance Use

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Resource Nurse - Mental Health and Substance Use with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resource Nurse to join the Intensive Case Management team at Heiltsuk Hospital in Bella Bella, BC. Apply today to join our team!

If you are looking to relocate, short term temporary housing may be available along with access to Talent Acquisition's relocation program, including support from the relocation specialist to find a permanent residence and potential reimbursement. Hybrid work schedules may be available (including both on site & remote) as applicable, where a rotation can be discussed, as well as travel, transport & housing options.

As a Clinical Resource Nurse - Mental Health and Substance Use with VCH you will:

• Act as a clinical resource by providing consultation and clinical support to the interdisciplinary care team, other professionals and students for the clinical area.
• Role model evidence-informed best practices to support staff in achieving best client outcomes through in-the-moment education.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.
• Work collaboratively across multiple sites, clinics, and services within an integrated health service delivery model and interdisciplinary care team that includes primary care, mental health and substance use, outreach-based and home-based services, private General Practitioner (GP) partners, and other community care services.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Three (3) years’ recent, related nursing experience in the designated clinical area(s), including one year's related teaching experience and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Completion of ‘Educator Pathway Program’ is preferred.
• Three (3) years’ recent, related nursing experience working in relation to the Mental Health Act.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel may be required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Cultural Safety, Gender Affirming, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Models of Care.
• Demonstrated ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts, e.g., Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act, Public Health Act, Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use and substance disorders, the recovery model, and principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, and lead.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs and materials for staff/clients and families based on education theories, principles, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.

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. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.