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 settings 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 protected, client-centered care across Vancouver Coastal Health services.

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