Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN), Vancouver Community MHSU at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

63.47

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Nursing, Education, Consultation, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Group Facilitation, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Assessment, Clinical Techniques, CPR Techniques, Computer Skills, Patient Care, Teaching

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team at Raven Song Community Health Center in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams: The Vancouver Community Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works as a inter-disciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers. As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will: Assess team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities. Provide consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes. Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources. 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. Assist the Director with related administrative activities. 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 nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one (1) year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job. Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care. Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area. 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 priorities for care for a caseload of clients. 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. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized patient/client care information system. 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. 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 Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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.

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will assess team learning needs, provide consultation and education to nursing staff, and evaluate educational programs. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to enhance client-centered education.