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

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

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 (with existing VCH policies and collectice agreement requirements), 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 models 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid BC Driver’s 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.
• Knowledge of clinical practice related to treatment and care of the designated client population.
• 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• 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 promote a supportive, creative learning environment and engage in continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods, and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach, and facilitate.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical practice standards/guidelines and care pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally on a one to one and group setting.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a project or initiative.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use PARIS.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  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.

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