Support recovery-focused addiction nursing at Vancouver Coastal Health through detoxification care, supportive counseling, and trauma-informed practice. This temporary internal posting serves qualified VCH employees.

The Addiction Nurse provides direct nursing care for clients detoxifying, stabilizing, or transitioning into residential addiction services. Working within a client and family-centered Recovery model, the nurse follows BCCNM standards and organizational values. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and partners across housing, justice, and health sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide direct nursing care during detoxification and stabilization
- Deliver supportive counseling to clients in recovery
- Maintain protected environments for clients and staff




- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external care providers
- Support client-centered care and education

Requirements:

- Current BCCNM registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Two years recent related clinical experience
- Knowledge of recovery and trauma-informed practice principles
- Knowledge of substance use and harm reduction strategies
- Valid British Columbia driver's license and personal vehicle

Apply addiction nursing, supportive counseling, and recovery expertise while coordinating safe, client-centered care across Vancouver Coastal Health services.

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