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 Community Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse (RN/RPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver , BC

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision, values and policies of the organization , the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) RN/RPN provides 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 promoting safety and wellness through cooperative, client‑centred, strengths‑based, interdisciplinary care planning. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti‑Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.





This role supports all 7 Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) teams.

About the Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams: The Vancouver Community MHSU team supports adults of 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and conceurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to neighbourhood based and works as an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.

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 ca

📌 Community Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver