minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

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

Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today to chat with a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Community Mental Health and Substance Use Nurses (RN/RPN) into a variety of neighbourhood sites within the Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team. Apply now to learn more about VCH MHSU Nursing opportunities – Full-Time, Part-Time, and/or Casual! For more information about working as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health, check out this Staff Spotlight!

Vancouver Community Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Team: The Vancouver Community MHSU Teams support 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 neighbourhood‑based and works in an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnership with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.

This role is a mix of on‑site and outreach and supports adults 19 years of age and older.

Vancouver Neighbourhood MHSU Teams and Locations:

Raven Song Mental Health (2450 Ontario St., located out of Raven Song Community Health Centre)

North East Mental Health (2750 East Hastings St., located out of Goldcorp Mental Health Building)

Grandview Woodlands Mental Health (1669 East Broadway, located out of Robert & Lily Lee Health Centre)

Groundspring Mental Health (38 West Hastings Street, located out of Lily Lee Community Health Centre)

Kitsilano Mental Health (2110 W 43rd Ave, located out of Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre)

Three Bridges Mental Health (1128 Hornby St, located out of Three Bridges Community Health Centre)

South Mental Health (1200 W 73rd Ave)

Access and Assessment Center (803 West 12th Ave, located out of Segal & Family Health Centre)

As a Mental Health and Substance Nurse, you will:

Provide quality,



holistic nursing care for clients including those with moderate to severe mental health conditions and/or substance use disorder along the continuum of care services, effectively applying the nursing process to identify and mitigate risks to client health and promote safety and wellness through cooperative, client‑centred, strengths‑based, interdisciplinary care planning.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Current practicing registration and authorization to practice as Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Two (2) years recent experience providing nursing care for individuals with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle and will be listed on the posting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance use theory and practice including therapeutic communication, crisis intervention and management, psychopharmacology and pharmacology, interdisciplinary care coordination and case management, individual and group counseling, key VCH and non‑VCH community resources, and the nursing process.

Demonstrated knowledge of frameworks guiding nursing practice including client and family‑oriented care, healthy equity, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Demonstrated knowledge of Trauma and Violence Informed Practice, harm reduction approaches, recovery‑oriented and strengths‑based care.

Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous cultural safety.

Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings including with diverse populations.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory, policy and decision support tools and professional and practice standards contextualizing and enabling care in this setting (i.e., Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act, BCCNM Standards).

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, or individual supportive counselling, group facilitation or psychoeducation.

Demonstrated skill in the application of the nursing process including appropriate screening, assessment, risk identification, care planning, intervention(s), and evaluation.





Demonstrated skill in the prudent selection and application of standards, assessments and measures defined by the organization for the service/practice setting.

Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate key risks (e.g., overdose risk/prevention, psychosis, suicide risk, medication side effects) through evidence‑informed nursing practice, interdisciplinary care coordination, client‑ and family‑centred care planning and case management.

Demonstrated ability to work with clients and families using a variety of care modalities including but not limited to in‑person, clinic, virtual and outreach visits.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment with diverse people through effective verbal and written communication, consultation, problem‑solving, facilitation, conflict mediation and resolution.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to unexpected and challenging events, and reconsider workload priorities.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use clinical digital information systems for care documentation, risk communication, and care planning.

Basic computer literacy skills including the use of word processors, spreadsheets, printers, fax, email and calendar functions.

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 the 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.

Benefits

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

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.

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