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133874 - Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Sechelt, BC
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Job ID 2024-133874
City Sechelt
  • Work Location
  • Sunshine Coast Mental Health
  • Department
  • Youth Integrated Care Team
  • Home Worksite
  • 38 - CG Community
  • Labour Agreement
  • Nurses' Bargaining Association
  • Union
  • 200 - Nurses BCNU
  • Position Type
  • Baseline
  • Job Status
  • Regular Full-Time
  • FTE
  • 1.00
  • Standard Hours / Week
  • 37.50
  • Job Category
  • Nursing
  • Salary Grade
  • L3
  • Min Hourly
  • CAD $41.42/Hr.
  • Max Hourly
  • CAD $55.91/Hr.
  • Shift Times
  • 08:30-1630
  • Days Off
  • Saturday, Stats, Sunday
  • Position Start Date
  • As soon as possible
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary

Come work as a Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! You may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Relocation assistance and staff temporary housing may also be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!


Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Youth Integrated Care Team at Sunshine Coast Mental Health in Sechelt, BC, as a Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse. Apply today to join our team!

As a Mental Health & Addictions Case Coordinator Nurse with VCH you will:

  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health and addictions 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.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with, and consult with, clients, their families and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need.
  • Perform key duties such as: intake, mental health assessment, outreach visits as required, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, individual counseling, education, and support groups to facilitate and coordinate client access to services.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
  • Two (2) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • It is preferred candidates have One (2) years recent related experience working with children and youth with mental health and/or addiction issues in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • 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.
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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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?


VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • 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
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

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.

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.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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