Nurse Part Time Jobs in Vancouver, BC, Canada @Vancouver Coastal Health

Job Description:

• Work collaboratively to coordinate and develop a plan of care within a team-based and interdisciplinary care team model that includes Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Use, Home Health and other community partners.
• Care for clients and families who are experiencing health challenges such as, but not limited to, chronic disease and mental health and substance use and who are adversely affected by the social determinants of health to establish and coordinate a plan of care and support a transition between services.
• Use health interventions and/or self-management principles to conduct physical and mental health assessments, identify problems and address issues or variances from the plan of care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and any other health care services.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience providing care through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community nursing theory and practice within a client family-centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental health and substance use.
• Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.
• Broad knowledge of mental health and treatment.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology
• Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.