Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) - Crisis Intervention/Acute Home Treatment

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse OR Registered Nurse to join the team at Richmond Mental Health Services in Richmond, B.C. Apply today to join our team!

As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:

• Work as a member of the Crisis Intervention/Acute Home Treatment Program to provide assessment and treatment services in the client’s home setting.
• Conduct mental health and addiction assessments on individuals experiencing urgent and emergent mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Assess bio-psychosocial-spiritual needs; conducts safety and risk assessments, and formulates initial diagnostic impression.
• Develop crisis intervention/treatment plans; provide client care in urgent situations.
• Attend to anticipated/unanticipated client responses to care; initiates measures to stabilize crises.
• Provide client/family/caregiver education and support, creating care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with community and acute care to facilitate client movement.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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 the designated client population.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as local area travel will require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of recovery principles in mental illness.
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Closing Statement

The hours of work may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements. As per Ministry of Health policy, all healthcare workers are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines. For new hires at Vancouver Coastal Health, this information will be collected as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to exclusive discounts for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.