Mental health outreach nursing at Vancouver Coastal Health combines psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention with adaptable 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.

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