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 an Addiction Nurse (RN/RPN) on the Powell River Mental Health Intensive Case Management team with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Powell River, BC

Practices within the context of a client and family centered Recovery model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Code of Ethics and the established vision and values of the organization, the Addiction Nurse provides direct nursing care and supportive counseling to clients who are in the process of detoxification, stabilization and/or transitioning into other residential addiction services, working effectively with challenging clients to maintain a safe environment for clients and staff. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health professionals and care providers from multi-jurisdictional sectors such as housing,



justice and/or health to achieve excellence in client-centered care and education.

Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/perks/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

ABOUT POWELL RIVER:

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Qualifications

Education & Experience





- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns and/or recent related experience working in an Indigenous-led or First Nations organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of the principles of recovery and trauma informed practice.
- Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family-centred model of care.
- Knowledge of BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Broad knowledge of substance use and a non-judgmental attitude towards working with clients with problematic substance use through their recovery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance use, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention, evidence-based pharmacological approaches to substance use treatment and recovery.
- Broad knowledge of community bed-based services, psychosocial and mental health resources.
- Broad knowledge of behaviour management and ability to utilize non-violent crisis intervention strategies in a trauma informed manner.
- Broad knowledge of facilitation, mediation and co

📌 Addiction Nurse (Powell River)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Powell River