Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Services Nurse (RN/RPN) at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of qualified practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses, as well as the established vision and values of the organization, the Mental Health & Substance Use Outpatient Services Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide short term assessment, treatment, intake, triage and crisis intervention which is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Assesses clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices. Provides therapeutic support and assists client with reducing repeated contact with and acute health care services by connecting them to appropriate community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assesses high risk situations and provides crisis intervention. Collaborates and participates with the multidisciplinary team, clients, and families to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan and meet the client’s need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum.

About The MHSU Outpatient Services Team

MHSU Outpatient services are an interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, social work, OT, psychology, counselling) who provide short-term services for adults in Vancouver (19+).



Our clients experience moderate to severe mental health or concurrent mental health and substance use concerns leading to impact in daily functioning. Our clients might experience difficulty in accessing the social determinants of health and can present with psychosocial stressors impacting their mental health presentation. Our clients may receive services which include care coordination, 1:1 support, individual and group psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary input, depending on need.

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 Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Education And Experience

- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses a

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