Mental health outreach nursing at Vancouver Coastal Health combines psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention with versatile community-based care. This position serves individuals with mental illness, substance use, or chronic medical conditions.
The Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse works within an interdisciplinary team providing triage, outreach, counseling, and care coordination. The practice supports integrated services and continuity of care across acute care, community agencies, and designated health centres. Assertive Community Treatment uses trauma-informed, person-centered support.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct mental and physical status assessments
Provide triage, outreach, counseling, and crisis intervention
Develop and adjust integrated client care plans




Coordinate movement across acute and community services
Assist clients attending needed medical appointments
Requirements: Current BCCNM registration as an RN or RPN
Two years’ recent mental health and substance use experience
Valid British Columbia driver’s licence and personal vehicle access
Knowledge of psychopharmacology, treatment, and community resources
Ability to conduct psychiatric assessments and coordinate care
Apply mental health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary care skills as a Vancouver Coastal Health outreach nurse.

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📌 Mental Health Outreach Registered Nurse (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia