Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Nurse Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the 1 West Psychiatry Unit and SALUS House Program at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Nurse Educator at VCH, you will:
Provide complete clinical educational services including training/staff development decisions, and planning, implementing and evaluating clinical educational programs using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and adult education principles.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other Clinical Educators, Nursing, Patient Services Managers, interdisciplinary team members and other care/clinical groups as appropriate, in resolution of clinical education and hospital-wide psychiatric educational issues, and in coordinating activities required for each education assignment.
Ensure that team goals and mission relative to clinical education for area are achieved by planning, setting priorities, organizing, consulting and coordinating with others.
Measure performance and take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
About the SALUS House Program at Detwiller Pavilion
This inpatient psychiatry program is located at UBC Hospital 1 East in the Detwiller Pavilion. It is a 15-bed unit supporting patients ages 17 and older from across the region. SALUS House serves a sub-acute patient population, with an expected stay of four weeks. Services include short-term assessment, crisis counseling, medication adjustments, and stabilization.
About UBC Hospital
Join our caring community at UBC Hospital, located on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. Surrounded by lush forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, UBCH is located in a growing community. It is within walking distance to many beaches and Pacific Spirit Park which offers a network of trails contained in more than 750 hectares of forest. With its ideal location on the west side of the city, the population on this vibrant campus is growing exponentially. As its own mini-city within itself, UBC has its fair share of local restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, recreation sites, new real estate developments, three new schools (elementary and high school) being built and even its own Fire and RCMP departments. Many people and families call this unique location home.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years' recent, related nursing experience in an acute psychiatric environment, including one (1) years’ experience in client education and/or group facilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient centred care model.
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice, and the standards of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses.
Broad knowledge of community mental health services, resources, and referral procedures
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
Ability to develop educational programs and material.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in groups.
Ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
Ability to provide leadership to customers.
Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Ability to provide effective consultation.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to operated related equipment such as personal computers and database/statistical software.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to Psychiatry.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Nurse Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the 1 West Psychiatry Unit and SALUS House Program at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Nurse Educator at VCH, you will:
Provide complete clinical educational services including training/staff development decisions, and planning, implementing and evaluating clinical educational programs using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and adult education principles.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other Clinical Educators, Nursing, Patient Services Managers, interdisciplinary team members and other care/clinical groups as appropriate, in resolution of clinical education and hospital-wide psychiatric educational issues, and in coordinating activities required for each education assignment.
Ensure that team goals and mission relative to clinical education for area are achieved by planning, setting priorities, organizing, consulting and coordinating with others.
Measure performance and take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
About the SALUS House Program at Detwiller Pavilion
This inpatient psychiatry program is located at UBC Hospital 1 East in the Detwiller Pavilion. It is a 15-bed unit supporting patients ages 17 and older from across the region. SALUS House serves a sub-acute patient population, with an expected stay of four weeks. Services include short-term assessment, crisis counseling, medication adjustments, and stabilization.
About UBC Hospital
Join our caring community at UBC Hospital, located on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. Surrounded by lush forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, UBCH is located in a growing community. It is within walking distance to many beaches and Pacific Spirit Park which offers a network of trails contained in more than 750 hectares of forest. With its ideal location on the west side of the city, the population on this vibrant campus is growing exponentially. As its own mini-city within itself, UBC has its fair share of local restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, recreation sites, new real estate developments, three new schools (elementary and high school) being built and even its own Fire and RCMP departments. Many people and families call this unique location home.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years' recent, related nursing experience in an acute psychiatric environment, including one (1) years’ experience in client education and/or group facilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient centred care model.
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice, and the standards of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses.
Broad knowledge of community mental health services, resources, and referral procedures
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
Ability to develop educational programs and material.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in groups.
Ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
Ability to provide leadership to customers.
Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Ability to provide effective consultation.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to operated related equipment such as personal computers and database/statistical software.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to Psychiatry.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Intensive Case Management Team working out of Heatley Community Health Centre in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.
About the Intensive Case Management Teams (ICMT) at Heatley Community Health Center:
ICMT provide a support role for people who experience severe substance abuse problems, chronic unmet medical needs, and multiple barriers for accessing services. Services are offered on a completely outreach basis and the goal is to stabilize clients and connect them to appropriate long-term services.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
As a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with VCH, you will:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide triage and outreach services that are inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions.
Conducts mental and physical status assessments and assesses clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices.
Provides counseling and assists client with reducing repeated contact with and use of acute and community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assesses high risk situations and provides crisis intervention.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan and meet the client’s need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum.
Facilitates the movement of clients between acute care, community agency support site and designated health centre.
Participates in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Assists clients with attendance to needed services such as medical appointments.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.
Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.
Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments.
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Intensive Case Management Team working out of Heatley Community Health Centre in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.
About the Intensive Case Management Teams (ICMT) at Heatley Community Health Center:
ICMT provide a support role for people who experience severe substance abuse problems, chronic unmet medical needs, and multiple barriers for accessing services. Services are offered on a completely outreach basis and the goal is to stabilize clients and connect them to appropriate long-term services.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
As a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with VCH, you will:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide triage and outreach services that are inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions.
Conducts mental and physical status assessments and assesses clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices.
Provides counseling and assists client with reducing repeated contact with and use of acute and community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assesses high risk situations and provides crisis intervention.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan and meet the client’s need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum.
Facilitates the movement of clients between acute care, community agency support site and designated health centre.
Participates in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Assists clients with attendance to needed services such as medical appointments.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.
Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.
Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments.
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Registered Nurse (RN) - 2 Full-Time, Temporary (20 months) - HART Hub - Barrie, ON
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks two (2) RNs, who, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, provides client-centered primary care health care through the Homelessness, Addictions, Recovery, Treatment (HART) Hub in Barrie. This position will support the CMHA NP, Physicians within the HART Hub and HART Hub program to integrate outreach-informed primary care with other health and social services delivered by CMHA SCB and community partners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Help organize and deliver primary care in both a clinic and outreach environment.
The HART Hub is a new program that includes mobile supports in the community. Up to 75% of services could be provided outside the NP clinic.
· Perform all aspects of nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practices established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
· Participate with an NPs in a multi-disciplinary consultive, client-centered recovery orientated specialized mental health treatment/medical service delivery model.
· Provide the majority of the treatment, rehabilitation and support services, in addition to clinical & psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery for persons who have the most serious mental illness, have severe symptoms and functional impairments, and have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs.
· Complete physical health assessments to thoroughly determine the health status of clients as well as any medical conditions present, and ensure appropriate treatments, follow-up, and support are provided.
· Provide members of the HART Hub team, clients, families, and others with specialized consultation and education related to nursing issues.
· Responsible for assessing and documenting clients’ mental illness and addictions symptoms and behaviors and response to medication; and monitor for medication side effects.
· Responsible for delivery, observation, monitoring of compliance, and documentation of medication.
· Develop, implement, and document, transition plans in conjunction with clients and other HART Hub team members.
· Participate in clients’ individualized recovery plans, including but not limited to addictions, psychiatric illness or symptom reduction, housing activities of daily living, daily structured employment and family and social relationships.
· Provide counselling to assist clients in accomplishing their goals and managing their symptoms/day-to-day stressors.
· Access, coordinate, and advocate for services/resources to meet client needs.
· Consult with other service providers to promote continuity of care for the clients.
· Work with HART Hub Team members to provide support, monitoring and advocacy for clients to obtain and maintain housing. Participate in HART Hub team meetings as needed to ensure continuity of care and wrap around supports.
· Responsible for transporting clients in the community and, on occasion, outside of the geographical area.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum five (5) years experience in primary care/mental health and addictions nursing (community-based preferred).
Demonstrated administrative /coordination experience.
Must have access to a vehicle, a valid Ontario driver’s license, and adequate automobile insurance.
Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
A Registered Nurse with membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
SALARY SCALE:
RN: $71,544 - $78,042 *per annum
HOURS OF WORK:
Thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday to Friday
Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to client needs.
Please note that this job posting is for a newly funded position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 20 months
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Licence/Certification:
Class G Licence (required)
Registered Nurse registration with the RNAO (required)
Work Location: In person
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
Registered Nurse (RN) - 2 Full-Time, Temporary (20 months) - HART Hub - Barrie, ON
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks two (2) RNs, who, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, provides client-centered primary care health care through the Homelessness, Addictions, Recovery, Treatment (HART) Hub in Barrie. This position will support the CMHA NP, Physicians within the HART Hub and HART Hub program to integrate outreach-informed primary care with other health and social services delivered by CMHA SCB and community partners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Help organize and deliver primary care in both a clinic and outreach environment.
The HART Hub is a new program that includes mobile supports in the community. Up to 75% of services could be provided outside the NP clinic.
· Perform all aspects of nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practices established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
· Participate with an NPs in a multi-disciplinary consultive, client-centered recovery orientated specialized mental health treatment/medical service delivery model.
· Provide the majority of the treatment, rehabilitation and support services, in addition to clinical & psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery for persons who have the most serious mental illness, have severe symptoms and functional impairments, and have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs.
· Complete physical health assessments to thoroughly determine the health status of clients as well as any medical conditions present, and ensure appropriate treatments, follow-up, and support are provided.
· Provide members of the HART Hub team, clients, families, and others with specialized consultation and education related to nursing issues.
· Responsible for assessing and documenting clients’ mental illness and addictions symptoms and behaviors and response to medication; and monitor for medication side effects.
· Responsible for delivery, observation, monitoring of compliance, and documentation of medication.
· Develop, implement, and document, transition plans in conjunction with clients and other HART Hub team members.
· Participate in clients’ individualized recovery plans, including but not limited to addictions, psychiatric illness or symptom reduction, housing activities of daily living, daily structured employment and family and social relationships.
· Provide counselling to assist clients in accomplishing their goals and managing their symptoms/day-to-day stressors.
· Access, coordinate, and advocate for services/resources to meet client needs.
· Consult with other service providers to promote continuity of care for the clients.
· Work with HART Hub Team members to provide support, monitoring and advocacy for clients to obtain and maintain housing. Participate in HART Hub team meetings as needed to ensure continuity of care and wrap around supports.
· Responsible for transporting clients in the community and, on occasion, outside of the geographical area.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum five (5) years experience in primary care/mental health and addictions nursing (community-based preferred).
Demonstrated administrative /coordination experience.
Must have access to a vehicle, a valid Ontario driver’s license, and adequate automobile insurance.
Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
A Registered Nurse with membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
SALARY SCALE:
RN: $71,544 - $78,042 *per annum
HOURS OF WORK:
Thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday to Friday
Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to client needs.
Please note that this job posting is for a newly funded position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 20 months
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Licence/Certification:
Class G Licence (required)
Registered Nurse registration with the RNAO (required)
Work Location: In person
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Intensive Case Management Team working out of Heatley Community Health Centre in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.
About the Intensive Case Management Teams (ICMT) at Heatley Community Health Center:
ICMT provide a support role for people who experience severe substance abuse problems, chronic unmet medical needs, and multiple barriers for accessing services. Services are offered on a completely outreach basis and the goal is to stabilize clients and connect them to appropriate long-term services.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
As a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with VCH, you will:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide triage and outreach services that are inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions.
Conducts mental and physical status assessments and assesses clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices.
Provides counseling and assists client with reducing repeated contact with and use of acute and community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assesses high risk situations and provides crisis intervention.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan and meet the client’s need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum.
Facilitates the movement of clients between acute care, community agency support site and designated health centre.
Participates in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Assists clients with attendance to needed services such as medical appointments.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.
Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.
Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments.
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Intensive Case Management Team working out of Heatley Community Health Centre in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside.
About the Intensive Case Management Teams (ICMT) at Heatley Community Health Center:
ICMT provide a support role for people who experience severe substance abuse problems, chronic unmet medical needs, and multiple barriers for accessing services. Services are offered on a completely outreach basis and the goal is to stabilize clients and connect them to appropriate long-term services.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
As a Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse with VCH, you will:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide triage and outreach services that are inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions.
Conducts mental and physical status assessments and assesses clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements based on client needs, availability of resources and best practices.
Provides counseling and assists client with reducing repeated contact with and use of acute and community healthcare services/programs/resources. Assesses high risk situations and provides crisis intervention.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan and meet the client’s need for integrated services and continuity of care across the continuum.
Facilitates the movement of clients between acute care, community agency support site and designated health centre.
Participates in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Assists clients with attendance to needed services such as medical appointments.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
VCH has received approval from the BC Human Rights Tribunal to restrict hiring for this position to individuals who self-identify as women (including transgender women).
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.
Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.
Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments.
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
