Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.
Who you are:
Values Driven Leader: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
Patient-Centered Executive: You are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring that strategic decisions and operational improvements are always grounded in what’s best for patients and their families.
Transformational Leader: You have a track record of driving innovation and leading complex change while building strong, collaborative.
Strong Operator and Coach: You have demonstrated experience of delivering sound clinical operations, managing resources, and coaching leaders on operational performance.
What We Need:
We are looking for a senior healthcare leader to join our senior leadership team, who thrives in creating a patient-centered, team-focused environment. You will foster a culture of quality, compassion, and innovation while empowering staff, physicians, and volunteers to excel in their roles. Your leadership style blends strong clinical expertise with business acumen to implement evidence-based solutions and drive strategic growth. You’ll lead by example as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, working with internal and external partners to improve care and expand services for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Lead clinical care advancement at the hospital, guiding the implementation of Oak Valley Health’s 5-year strategic plan.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive to develop and promote quality improvement strategies, ensuring patient, team, and family involvement in designing improvements.
Mentor and empower clinical teams to foster development and decision-making.
Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health and regional partners to plan and respond to program changes, community growth and daily operating pressures.
Foster collaboration across programs and departments to enhance operational, quality and strategic initiatives.
Integrate the organization’s mission, values, and ethics throughout clinical programs.
Manage human, fiscal, and material resources to meet community service demands.
Drive program growth and clinical service expansion through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Hospital Foundations and peers across the senior leadership team
Partner with the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to support Ontario Health Teams in improving care for priority populations.
Actively contribute to senior leadership and relevant cross-functional forums.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive and Chief and Chief of Staff supporting the Board Quality and Safety Committee.
What you bring to the role:
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred, in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, other Clinical Professions or a related field.
Active member of a regulatory college, if applicable (e.g., College of Nurses).
10+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
Proven ability to lead clinical operations and quality improvement in a hospital setting.
Experience in developing and mentoring interprofessional teams, including succession planning.
Skilled in creating and evaluating performance measures to achieve strategic goals.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using key business tools including Meditech and Microsoft Office 365.
Preferred Requirements
5+ years of leadership experience at the Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, or Director level.
Experience in leading hospital operations and quality improvement initiatives.
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation
Board experience
Other Attributes
A caring, empathetic leader with the ability to connect with people.
Strong commitment to fostering a culture of quality improvement and collaboration.
Professional, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Commitment to the values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Work Schedule:
Full Time Senior Leadership position
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Mar 20, 2025
Full time
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.
Who you are:
Values Driven Leader: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
Patient-Centered Executive: You are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring that strategic decisions and operational improvements are always grounded in what’s best for patients and their families.
Transformational Leader: You have a track record of driving innovation and leading complex change while building strong, collaborative.
Strong Operator and Coach: You have demonstrated experience of delivering sound clinical operations, managing resources, and coaching leaders on operational performance.
What We Need:
We are looking for a senior healthcare leader to join our senior leadership team, who thrives in creating a patient-centered, team-focused environment. You will foster a culture of quality, compassion, and innovation while empowering staff, physicians, and volunteers to excel in their roles. Your leadership style blends strong clinical expertise with business acumen to implement evidence-based solutions and drive strategic growth. You’ll lead by example as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, working with internal and external partners to improve care and expand services for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Lead clinical care advancement at the hospital, guiding the implementation of Oak Valley Health’s 5-year strategic plan.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive to develop and promote quality improvement strategies, ensuring patient, team, and family involvement in designing improvements.
Mentor and empower clinical teams to foster development and decision-making.
Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health and regional partners to plan and respond to program changes, community growth and daily operating pressures.
Foster collaboration across programs and departments to enhance operational, quality and strategic initiatives.
Integrate the organization’s mission, values, and ethics throughout clinical programs.
Manage human, fiscal, and material resources to meet community service demands.
Drive program growth and clinical service expansion through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Hospital Foundations and peers across the senior leadership team
Partner with the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to support Ontario Health Teams in improving care for priority populations.
Actively contribute to senior leadership and relevant cross-functional forums.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive and Chief and Chief of Staff supporting the Board Quality and Safety Committee.
What you bring to the role:
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred, in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, other Clinical Professions or a related field.
Active member of a regulatory college, if applicable (e.g., College of Nurses).
10+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
Proven ability to lead clinical operations and quality improvement in a hospital setting.
Experience in developing and mentoring interprofessional teams, including succession planning.
Skilled in creating and evaluating performance measures to achieve strategic goals.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using key business tools including Meditech and Microsoft Office 365.
Preferred Requirements
5+ years of leadership experience at the Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, or Director level.
Experience in leading hospital operations and quality improvement initiatives.
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation
Board experience
Other Attributes
A caring, empathetic leader with the ability to connect with people.
Strong commitment to fostering a culture of quality improvement and collaboration.
Professional, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Commitment to the values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Work Schedule:
Full Time Senior Leadership position
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Company Description
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union Site: UHN All Sites Department: Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine/Toronto Western Family Health Team Reports to: Senior Manager, Population Health and Social Medicine Work Model: On-Site Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Scheduling and hours may be flexible to meet program/ patient needs Status: Permanent Full-time Closing Date: April 4, 2025
Position Summary
The University Health Network is committed to high-quality and equitable care for all patients. Furthermore, UHN recognizes: the significant health gaps that continue to exist for patients with unmet health and social needs; the need for provision of health care at home for vulnerable seniors. To advocate for these patients, UHN established the new Gattuso Center for Social Medicine to transform how we deliver care for marginalized populations. In addition, the Toronto Western Family Health Team (TW FHT) operates a home-based primary care program to deliver primary care to homebound geriatric patients.
UHN’s Social Medicine Program/TW FHT is now hiring a Nurse Practitioner to address: the social determinants of health for patients with unmet complex medical and social needs; the health needs of homebound vulnerable seniors. The Social Medicine Program and TW FHT home-based primary care program are responsible for caring for patients who are high-utilizers of UHN Emergency Department and other inpatient units. As part of a team, the Nurse Practitioner will work closely with the Social Medicine Community Health Worker, the UHN Toronto Western Family Health Team, and provide mobile health services in the community and within patient’s homes.
The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care that optimizes patient outcomes, enhances safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility to health care for these patients. The Nurse Practitioner works alongside other nurse leaders, physicians, and an interprofessional team both at UHN, the TW FHT, the Toronto Central LHIN as well as with Community Led Organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate best practices to deliver holistic care.
The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with clinicians, Peer Workers, and community-led organizations on the development of a comprehensive plan to help address individual client’s social and complex medical needs. Further, the Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the TW FHT home-based primary care program. The Social Medicine Program and TW FHT utilize different health information systems; the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for timely documentation in the respective systems. The Nurse Practitioner will be expected to perform cross-functional and/ or other duties consistent with the job classification. Transportation will be required, in accordance with UHN’s reimbursement for mileage. The role will be split 50:50 between the Social Medicine Program and the TW FHT.
Duties
Works autonomously to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and preform procedures within the legislative scope of practice and defined collaborative practice agreement.
Provide advanced health assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, and prevention of illness and injury to patients.
Collaborate with physicians and members of the inter-professional team to provide care that reflects shared goals that are patient/client centered, demonstrating therapeutic communication, compassion and continuity of care within the hospital and community setting.
Assess analyze, and synthesize a wide range of information using a variety of frameworks or theories and advanced clinical knowledge to develop a patient/client plan of care.
Acts a preceptor and mentor to nursing colleagues, members of the inter-professional team and NP students.
Advocates for, and participates in creating an environment that supports safe patient care, collaboration and provides leadership in the management of clinical care, acting as a resource person, educator and role model.
Contribute either locally, nationally and internationally in their field of expertise through participation on committees, advisory boards, presenting or publishing academic/scholarly work.
Works alongside community organizations, City and Province to improve pathways to care for patients/clients at UHN.
Qualifications
Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class.
Successful completion of a College of Nurses of Ontario recognized Nurse Practitioner Program.
4+ years of practical and related experience as a nurse practitioner in mental health, addictions and harm reduction in a primary care setting.
Service-oriented with a demonstrated patient/client centered mindset.
Understanding quality and research methods, with the ability to lead the translation and sharing of new knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to work across the system within UHN, the community and government organizations.
High level of comfort with diverse populations; demonstrated ability and comfort in working with people who use drugs and have mental health challenges.
Commitment to working with people who have lived experience.
You must be able to drive and have a current valid drivers' license.
Experience in advocacy work with marginalized and socially vulnerable populations an asset.
Additional information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Mar 11, 2025
Full time
Company Description
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union Site: UHN All Sites Department: Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine/Toronto Western Family Health Team Reports to: Senior Manager, Population Health and Social Medicine Work Model: On-Site Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Scheduling and hours may be flexible to meet program/ patient needs Status: Permanent Full-time Closing Date: April 4, 2025
Position Summary
The University Health Network is committed to high-quality and equitable care for all patients. Furthermore, UHN recognizes: the significant health gaps that continue to exist for patients with unmet health and social needs; the need for provision of health care at home for vulnerable seniors. To advocate for these patients, UHN established the new Gattuso Center for Social Medicine to transform how we deliver care for marginalized populations. In addition, the Toronto Western Family Health Team (TW FHT) operates a home-based primary care program to deliver primary care to homebound geriatric patients.
UHN’s Social Medicine Program/TW FHT is now hiring a Nurse Practitioner to address: the social determinants of health for patients with unmet complex medical and social needs; the health needs of homebound vulnerable seniors. The Social Medicine Program and TW FHT home-based primary care program are responsible for caring for patients who are high-utilizers of UHN Emergency Department and other inpatient units. As part of a team, the Nurse Practitioner will work closely with the Social Medicine Community Health Worker, the UHN Toronto Western Family Health Team, and provide mobile health services in the community and within patient’s homes.
The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care that optimizes patient outcomes, enhances safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility to health care for these patients. The Nurse Practitioner works alongside other nurse leaders, physicians, and an interprofessional team both at UHN, the TW FHT, the Toronto Central LHIN as well as with Community Led Organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate best practices to deliver holistic care.
The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with clinicians, Peer Workers, and community-led organizations on the development of a comprehensive plan to help address individual client’s social and complex medical needs. Further, the Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the TW FHT home-based primary care program. The Social Medicine Program and TW FHT utilize different health information systems; the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for timely documentation in the respective systems. The Nurse Practitioner will be expected to perform cross-functional and/ or other duties consistent with the job classification. Transportation will be required, in accordance with UHN’s reimbursement for mileage. The role will be split 50:50 between the Social Medicine Program and the TW FHT.
Duties
Works autonomously to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and preform procedures within the legislative scope of practice and defined collaborative practice agreement.
Provide advanced health assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, and prevention of illness and injury to patients.
Collaborate with physicians and members of the inter-professional team to provide care that reflects shared goals that are patient/client centered, demonstrating therapeutic communication, compassion and continuity of care within the hospital and community setting.
Assess analyze, and synthesize a wide range of information using a variety of frameworks or theories and advanced clinical knowledge to develop a patient/client plan of care.
Acts a preceptor and mentor to nursing colleagues, members of the inter-professional team and NP students.
Advocates for, and participates in creating an environment that supports safe patient care, collaboration and provides leadership in the management of clinical care, acting as a resource person, educator and role model.
Contribute either locally, nationally and internationally in their field of expertise through participation on committees, advisory boards, presenting or publishing academic/scholarly work.
Works alongside community organizations, City and Province to improve pathways to care for patients/clients at UHN.
Qualifications
Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class.
Successful completion of a College of Nurses of Ontario recognized Nurse Practitioner Program.
4+ years of practical and related experience as a nurse practitioner in mental health, addictions and harm reduction in a primary care setting.
Service-oriented with a demonstrated patient/client centered mindset.
Understanding quality and research methods, with the ability to lead the translation and sharing of new knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to work across the system within UHN, the community and government organizations.
High level of comfort with diverse populations; demonstrated ability and comfort in working with people who use drugs and have mental health challenges.
Commitment to working with people who have lived experience.
You must be able to drive and have a current valid drivers' license.
Experience in advocacy work with marginalized and socially vulnerable populations an asset.
Additional information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Raven Song Mental Health Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
About the Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams:
The Vancouver Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood based and works as an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance the quality of life of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plan.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards.
Participate in team meetings, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & 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 severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 20, 2025
Full time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Raven Song Mental Health Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
About the Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams:
The Vancouver Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood based and works as an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance the quality of life of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plan.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards.
Participate in team meetings, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & 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 severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a relief Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Vancouver Community Adult Mental Health and Substance Use teams in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams:
The Vancouver Community Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works in an inter-disciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
This role supports all 7 Vancouver Community Adult MHSU teams. Located in surrounding Vancouver areas.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & 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 severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 20, 2025
Part time
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a relief Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Vancouver Community Adult Mental Health and Substance Use teams in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams:
The Vancouver Community Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works in an inter-disciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
This role supports all 7 Vancouver Community Adult MHSU teams. Located in surrounding Vancouver areas.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & 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 severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today and speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Crisis Home Venture Expansion Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Venture Crisis Home
Venture is a short-term crisis intervention and stabilization program for mental health and substance use clients as an alternative to hospitalization located in Vancouver Community. This 24-bed licensed facility offers 24-hour care and facilitates clients to successfully transition back to community supports. Venture has 24 hour nursing and healthcare worker staffing, day time psychiatry and GP and recreational therapy.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance the quality of life of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plan.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards.
Participate in team meetings, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & 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.
Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 20, 2025
Part time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today and speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Crisis Home Venture Expansion Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Venture Crisis Home
Venture is a short-term crisis intervention and stabilization program for mental health and substance use clients as an alternative to hospitalization located in Vancouver Community. This 24-bed licensed facility offers 24-hour care and facilitates clients to successfully transition back to community supports. Venture has 24 hour nursing and healthcare worker staffing, day time psychiatry and GP and recreational therapy.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance the quality of life of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plan.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards.
Participate in team meetings, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & 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.
Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s license and local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, as required.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Access and Assessment Centre team at Joseph & Rosalie Family Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
About the Access and Assessment Centre (AAC):
The AAC provides a range of Mental Health & Subsrance Use (MHSU) services for City of Vancouver residents (ages 17+) for non-urgent, ugent, and non-emergent intervention. AAC is the central point of access for all referrals for VCH Community MHSU Services in Vancouver. Services include referral intake, on-site assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment. The goal is to connect a person to the right services and resources at the right time, striving to provide low-barrier access to client-centered care and support.
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 20, 2025
Part time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Access and Assessment Centre team at Joseph & Rosalie Family Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
About the Access and Assessment Centre (AAC):
The AAC provides a range of Mental Health & Subsrance Use (MHSU) services for City of Vancouver residents (ages 17+) for non-urgent, ugent, and non-emergent intervention. AAC is the central point of access for all referrals for VCH Community MHSU Services in Vancouver. Services include referral intake, on-site assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment. The goal is to connect a person to the right services and resources at the right time, striving to provide low-barrier access to client-centered care and support.
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Psychiatric Assessment team at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
About the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
The Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Vancouver General Hospital is a 14-bed short stay unit focused on clients who require short term, intensive treatment to return to their community, with length of stay being approximately three days. At PAU, Nurses support patients with their physical and mental health needs as well as day-to-day activities. The PAU team endeavors to provide a safe place that promotes acute psychiatric stabilization for patients in a comforting, caring and holistic environment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 20, 2025
Full time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Psychiatric Assessment team at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
About the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
The Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Vancouver General Hospital is a 14-bed short stay unit focused on clients who require short term, intensive treatment to return to their community, with length of stay being approximately three days. At PAU, Nurses support patients with their physical and mental health needs as well as day-to-day activities. The PAU team endeavors to provide a safe place that promotes acute psychiatric stabilization for patients in a comforting, caring and holistic environment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span and is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. They provide clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings and has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes and supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing, and accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following: • License, or eligible for license, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing • Emergency Nursing Program -OR- Canadian Nurses Association Emergency Nursing Certification • One-year full-time Emergency experience Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications. For areas where we are unable to fill the above qualifications, alternative qualifications may be considered.
Hours
• Permanent full-time (100%) position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55-$49.99 Hourly
$51.74 hourly with 25 years of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Mar 18, 2025
Full time
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span and is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. They provide clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings and has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes and supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing, and accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following: • License, or eligible for license, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing • Emergency Nursing Program -OR- Canadian Nurses Association Emergency Nursing Certification • One-year full-time Emergency experience Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications. For areas where we are unable to fill the above qualifications, alternative qualifications may be considered.
Hours
• Permanent full-time (100%) position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55-$49.99 Hourly
$51.74 hourly with 25 years of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre team at the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and is responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
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).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 13, 2025
Full time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre team at the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and is responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update your own knowledge.
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).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Strathcona Mental Health team at the Heatley Community Health Centre. Apply today to join our team!
The Vancouver Community Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorderrs or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works in an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric 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.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Feb 14, 2025
Part time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Strathcona Mental Health team at the Heatley Community Health Centre. Apply today to join our team!
The Vancouver Community Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorderrs or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works in an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric 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.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the North East Mental Health Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
About North East Mental Health (NEMH) team:
The NEMH team is 1 of 7 Adult Mental Health Teams across the Vancouver Community. We provide Mental Health and Substance Use services to adults 19 years of age and up that live in the North East community. Our team works as an inter-disciplinary team and has nuring and allied case managesr, psychiatrists and a rehab department of OTs, Rec Therapy, and Vocational Counsellers. We are open Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM, and work closely with our other partner teams for clients who require support after hours or on weekends.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the North East Mental Health Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
About North East Mental Health (NEMH) team:
The NEMH team is 1 of 7 Adult Mental Health Teams across the Vancouver Community. We provide Mental Health and Substance Use services to adults 19 years of age and up that live in the North East community. Our team works as an inter-disciplinary team and has nuring and allied case managesr, psychiatrists and a rehab department of OTs, Rec Therapy, and Vocational Counsellers. We are open Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM, and work closely with our other partner teams for clients who require support after hours or on weekends.
As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail 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
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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Humber Meadows is a new, fully integrated Long Term Care Home with 320 licensed long stay beds. It features two interior courtyards, ensuring an abundance of natural light. The home’s first floor has a great hall, beauty salon, private dining room for resident events, dedicated spiritual space, and a six-chair hemodialysis unit.
Five resident floors are divided into ten Resident Home Areas (RHA). Each RHA features 32 rooms, along with its own dining room, lounge, activity room, and private bariatric room. This design allows each RHA to operate independently, if necessary, to prevent the spread of infections. Private rooms have their own bathroom, while semi-private rooms will have a shared bathroom between two residents.
Inspired by the expansive and boundless natural meadows that surround our home, Humber Meadows is a place where you can thrive. Here, residents, families, and team members are encouraged to grow, connect, and experience the joy of living in a safe, home-like environment.
Resident Care & Support In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical care:
Collaboratively provide care with our interdisciplinary team members, including leading and supporting Registered colleagues in all clinical matters.
Use your expertise to conduct thorough health assessments and collaborate with physicians on diagnosing acute and chronic conditions.
Work closely with residents, families, and friends to conduct resident-centered reviews, evaluations and adjustments to care and their individual plans.
Regularly engages residents in dialogue to determine what is important to them for health and quality of life.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, and use this information to make informed clinical decisions.
Provide data and insight for High Intensity Needs Submissions, shaping care initiatives.
Collaborate with external parties such as hospitals including Acute Care, LTC Hub, out reach teams, etc.
Operational Excellence As part of our leadership team, you’ll also:
Mentor and coach staff, driving quality improvement initiatives and supporting research efforts.
Foster therapeutic relationships with residents, promoting holistic health and healing.
Play an active role in representing HMLTCH within the community, contributing to the continuous growth of the Centre.
Customer Service We value meaningful interactions with everyone – residents, families, and staff. In this role, you’ll:
Create a positive, professional environment where residents and families feel supported and heard.
Lead by example, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, courtesy, and care.
Take on additional duties as needed, always with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
Why Apply?
Make an Impact: Your role will directly affect the quality of care and the lives of residents with complex health needs.
Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work with an exceptional team of healthcare professionals and make meaningful contributions to resident outcomes.
Leadership & Growth: Take on a leadership role where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of care at HMLTCH.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility to set your schedule and thrive in a supportive environment.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience:
MS Office (Intermediate)
Electronic Health Documentation (Expert)
5+ years of experience in geriatric/long-term care, rehab, medical/surgical, and wound care
3+ years of adult/primary care setting as a Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology, preferred.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current registration with the College of Nurses Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice with no restrictions and in good standing
Specialist certification in gerontological nursing, preferred
Post-graduate certificate and experience in palliative care, an asset
Member of NPAO required
Member of RNAO preferred.
Licensing:
Required: RN Extended (Nurse Practitioner), CPR/First Aid
Are You Ready to Join Us? If you’re a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact on both resident care and operational excellence, we want to hear from you! This is an incredible opportunity to contribute your expertise, shape care delivery, and grow with us. Apply today and become an integral part of a forward-thinking team committed to high-quality care.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Humber Meadows is a new, fully integrated Long Term Care Home with 320 licensed long stay beds. It features two interior courtyards, ensuring an abundance of natural light. The home’s first floor has a great hall, beauty salon, private dining room for resident events, dedicated spiritual space, and a six-chair hemodialysis unit.
Five resident floors are divided into ten Resident Home Areas (RHA). Each RHA features 32 rooms, along with its own dining room, lounge, activity room, and private bariatric room. This design allows each RHA to operate independently, if necessary, to prevent the spread of infections. Private rooms have their own bathroom, while semi-private rooms will have a shared bathroom between two residents.
Inspired by the expansive and boundless natural meadows that surround our home, Humber Meadows is a place where you can thrive. Here, residents, families, and team members are encouraged to grow, connect, and experience the joy of living in a safe, home-like environment.
Resident Care & Support In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical care:
Collaboratively provide care with our interdisciplinary team members, including leading and supporting Registered colleagues in all clinical matters.
Use your expertise to conduct thorough health assessments and collaborate with physicians on diagnosing acute and chronic conditions.
Work closely with residents, families, and friends to conduct resident-centered reviews, evaluations and adjustments to care and their individual plans.
Regularly engages residents in dialogue to determine what is important to them for health and quality of life.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, and use this information to make informed clinical decisions.
Provide data and insight for High Intensity Needs Submissions, shaping care initiatives.
Collaborate with external parties such as hospitals including Acute Care, LTC Hub, out reach teams, etc.
Operational Excellence As part of our leadership team, you’ll also:
Mentor and coach staff, driving quality improvement initiatives and supporting research efforts.
Foster therapeutic relationships with residents, promoting holistic health and healing.
Play an active role in representing HMLTCH within the community, contributing to the continuous growth of the Centre.
Customer Service We value meaningful interactions with everyone – residents, families, and staff. In this role, you’ll:
Create a positive, professional environment where residents and families feel supported and heard.
Lead by example, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, courtesy, and care.
Take on additional duties as needed, always with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
Why Apply?
Make an Impact: Your role will directly affect the quality of care and the lives of residents with complex health needs.
Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work with an exceptional team of healthcare professionals and make meaningful contributions to resident outcomes.
Leadership & Growth: Take on a leadership role where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of care at HMLTCH.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility to set your schedule and thrive in a supportive environment.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience:
MS Office (Intermediate)
Electronic Health Documentation (Expert)
5+ years of experience in geriatric/long-term care, rehab, medical/surgical, and wound care
3+ years of adult/primary care setting as a Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology, preferred.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current registration with the College of Nurses Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice with no restrictions and in good standing
Specialist certification in gerontological nursing, preferred
Post-graduate certificate and experience in palliative care, an asset
Member of NPAO required
Member of RNAO preferred.
Licensing:
Required: RN Extended (Nurse Practitioner), CPR/First Aid
Are You Ready to Join Us? If you’re a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact on both resident care and operational excellence, we want to hear from you! This is an incredible opportunity to contribute your expertise, shape care delivery, and grow with us. Apply today and become an integral part of a forward-thinking team committed to high-quality care.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed Registered Nurse with graduate nursing educational preparation with in-depth, specialized clinical nursing knowledge and expertise in the area of mental health and addictions. The CNS provides strong leadership in a specialty program towards improved clinical outcomes through advanced nursing practice, program planning and delivery, research and knowledge mobilization, efficient resource utilization, consultation, education and capacity building. The CNS provides clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff managing complex care, promotes evidence-based practice; and organizational system change, towards improving the quality of client and family care. The CNS acts as a clinical expert in a specialized area of nursing while working within an interdisciplinary team to find solutions for complex healthcare issues at multiple levels: the client and family, healthcare providers, administrators, and policy-makers through a direct relationship with clients and families or through integrated role responsibilities related to education, research and clinical leadership and Nursing Professional Practice. The CNS demonstrates knowledge and skill in building intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and role-models leadership attributes such as high-level autonomy, accountability, assertiveness and enhanced communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, the CNS enhances excellence in nursing research by role modeling the utilization of, participation in, and knowledge mobilization of research findings. This role is expected to drive the organizational nursing strategy while empowering nursing staff to practice in accordance to professional practice standards and subspecialty competencies, through mentoring, coaching, and role-modeling.
Duties:
Accountability #1: Demonstrates management excellence through the LEADS Based Sentinel Behaviours: The Royal is a LEADS based organization and it is expected that our leaders demonstrate the five capabilities of the LEADS in a Caring Environment through actions: Lead Self:
Makes a disciplined effort to continuously be aware of one’s own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations, and understand them in the context of a strategic role to connect managers with organizational priorities.
Systematically employs personal mastery – either formally through a personal learning plan or informally to enhance interpersonal and strategic capabilities.
Recognizes that qualities of character are regularly tested in bridging strategic and operational responsibilities; and tries to deliberately exercise them as appropriate.
Works in a manner that is conducive with staff, client, and family safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Engage Others:
Supports the quality of morale and productivity and ensures action is taken – with input from employees to improve morale and productivity.
Listens and establishes strategic communications processes (using appropriate interpersonal communication, media and meetings) to elicit open exchanges of ideas, evidence and information.
Provides materials and support for the creation and sustainability of high-performance teams in at the unit level and at departmental level.
Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.
Achieve Results:
Sets direction through strategies that outline key approaches and tactics to achieve the results expected in the work unit.
Clearly describes how current decisions within the strategic area align with overall organizational strategy.
Gains support of other leaders and staff for successful implementation of strategies, and for changes to those strategies when those changes are validated by new evidence.
Holds self and others accountable for establishing outcome measures consistent with strategies, and for achievement of the targets the work unit is responsible for.
Develop Coalitions:
Actively supports and develops processes to involve, or seek input from customers when planning changes that may impact the stakeholder.
Supports processes to encourage the gathering, interpretation, and dissemination of quality evidence and knowledge to influence the coalition.
Mobilizes commitment and resources from many different sources in the system to support the achievement of the coalition’s desired results and engages in a process to resolve emergent conflicts.
Systems Transformation:
Uses critical/systems thinking to identify issues and practices that could improve service.
Creates an environment in the respective program or department where innovation, creativity and continuous improvement are valued.
Encourages staff to think about trends, anticipate problems the respective program or department may face and create solutions in line with the values of organization and system.
Employs small and large system approaches to implement changes required in the respective program or department.
Accountability #2: Direct Comprehensive Care
Provides comprehensive physical and mental health assessment for clients and families while incorporating health promotion, disease prevention and management, client and family advocacy, and collaborative strategies to positively affect health outcomes.
Demonstrates clinical decision making and expert knowledge and synthesis of advanced nursing practice using current evidence.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide consultation, recommendations, and manage multifaceted needs of clients and families.
Assesses complex clinical care issues, develops, implements, and evaluates innovative approaches and programs addressing these issues in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and nursing professional practice.
Recognize the need for and plan outcome measurements (e.g., obtaining client feedback, conducting pre- and post-surveys, monitoring length of stay, readmission rates, reduction of secondary complications, and knowledge of staff providing care).
Identify and assess trends or patterns, at macro, meso, and micro levels that have health implications for clients towards adopting efforts to enhance positive outcomes.
Accountability #3: Optimizing Health System
Understand and integrate the principles of resource allocation and cost-effectiveness in organizational and health system-level decision-making.
Participate in strategic planning for nursing professional practice, health-care service, department and/or organization.
Contribute to system-level change through the development of standards of care, practice guidelines, care protocols, programs, and/or policies.
Identify gaps in nursing practice and organizational processes towards developing strategies to facilitate and manage change in collaboration with nursing professional practice.
Understand legislative and standards driven issues that influence health policy and use this knowledge to build strategies to improve client care and/or health care access.
Advocate to participate on professional, regional, provincial, and/or federal committees that are related to individual specialties.
Accountability #4: Education
Identify the learning needs of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team and find or develop programs and resources to meet those needs.
Collaborate with Nursing Professional Practice team to disseminate knowledge, using appropriate delivery methods and utilizing adult education principles.
Plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate needs-based continuing education programs for staff and clinical partners to promote quality client care.
Act as a mentor, preceptor, coach or role model for nursing colleagues, other members of the health-care team and students.
Contribute to, and advocate for, an organizational culture that supports nursing professional growth, continuous learning and collaborative practices.
Accountability #5: Research
Engages in research and knowledge mobilization activities related to clinical practice and nursing professional practice.
Actively participates in and conducts research within the organization.
Identify, appraise, and apply research, practice guidelines and current best practices at the client, family, and program level.
Utilize digital technology towards data-driven clinical care resulting best client outcomes.
Champions nursing research at the program and organizational level within Interprofessional teams.
Accountability #6: Leadership
Fosters critical thinking amongst staff in decision-making and problem solving.
Apply theories and principles of project and change management.
Participates in and provides leadership on Interprofessional committees as they pertain to the select patient population.
Facilitates and supports a collaborative, Interprofessional team practice model.
Embodies and facilitates organizational nursing strategy, while elevating nursing professional practice.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
BScN degree is required
Masters Degree is required.
Masters Degree in Nursing is preferred, although candidates with Relevant Masters degree will be considered with a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Member of relevant professional organizations (preferred).
CPMHN (C) and/or GNC(C) preferred
Current CPR certificate, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level C.
Direct clinical practice experience in psychiatry/mental health nursing care.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse providing services in geriatric psychiatry
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of mental health best practices and community services
Ability to work with adult learners and colleagues in a variety of settings using a collaborative approach.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making
Ability to respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
Demonstrated leadership, program development, and education skills.
Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives.
Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team as well as autonomously.
Demonstrated commitment to own continuing academic growth and development.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills – ability to respond to shifting priorities and to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines/timelines.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work.
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members.
Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record.
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
Jan 22, 2025
Full time
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed Registered Nurse with graduate nursing educational preparation with in-depth, specialized clinical nursing knowledge and expertise in the area of mental health and addictions. The CNS provides strong leadership in a specialty program towards improved clinical outcomes through advanced nursing practice, program planning and delivery, research and knowledge mobilization, efficient resource utilization, consultation, education and capacity building. The CNS provides clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff managing complex care, promotes evidence-based practice; and organizational system change, towards improving the quality of client and family care. The CNS acts as a clinical expert in a specialized area of nursing while working within an interdisciplinary team to find solutions for complex healthcare issues at multiple levels: the client and family, healthcare providers, administrators, and policy-makers through a direct relationship with clients and families or through integrated role responsibilities related to education, research and clinical leadership and Nursing Professional Practice. The CNS demonstrates knowledge and skill in building intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and role-models leadership attributes such as high-level autonomy, accountability, assertiveness and enhanced communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, the CNS enhances excellence in nursing research by role modeling the utilization of, participation in, and knowledge mobilization of research findings. This role is expected to drive the organizational nursing strategy while empowering nursing staff to practice in accordance to professional practice standards and subspecialty competencies, through mentoring, coaching, and role-modeling.
Duties:
Accountability #1: Demonstrates management excellence through the LEADS Based Sentinel Behaviours: The Royal is a LEADS based organization and it is expected that our leaders demonstrate the five capabilities of the LEADS in a Caring Environment through actions: Lead Self:
Makes a disciplined effort to continuously be aware of one’s own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations, and understand them in the context of a strategic role to connect managers with organizational priorities.
Systematically employs personal mastery – either formally through a personal learning plan or informally to enhance interpersonal and strategic capabilities.
Recognizes that qualities of character are regularly tested in bridging strategic and operational responsibilities; and tries to deliberately exercise them as appropriate.
Works in a manner that is conducive with staff, client, and family safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Engage Others:
Supports the quality of morale and productivity and ensures action is taken – with input from employees to improve morale and productivity.
Listens and establishes strategic communications processes (using appropriate interpersonal communication, media and meetings) to elicit open exchanges of ideas, evidence and information.
Provides materials and support for the creation and sustainability of high-performance teams in at the unit level and at departmental level.
Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.
Achieve Results:
Sets direction through strategies that outline key approaches and tactics to achieve the results expected in the work unit.
Clearly describes how current decisions within the strategic area align with overall organizational strategy.
Gains support of other leaders and staff for successful implementation of strategies, and for changes to those strategies when those changes are validated by new evidence.
Holds self and others accountable for establishing outcome measures consistent with strategies, and for achievement of the targets the work unit is responsible for.
Develop Coalitions:
Actively supports and develops processes to involve, or seek input from customers when planning changes that may impact the stakeholder.
Supports processes to encourage the gathering, interpretation, and dissemination of quality evidence and knowledge to influence the coalition.
Mobilizes commitment and resources from many different sources in the system to support the achievement of the coalition’s desired results and engages in a process to resolve emergent conflicts.
Systems Transformation:
Uses critical/systems thinking to identify issues and practices that could improve service.
Creates an environment in the respective program or department where innovation, creativity and continuous improvement are valued.
Encourages staff to think about trends, anticipate problems the respective program or department may face and create solutions in line with the values of organization and system.
Employs small and large system approaches to implement changes required in the respective program or department.
Accountability #2: Direct Comprehensive Care
Provides comprehensive physical and mental health assessment for clients and families while incorporating health promotion, disease prevention and management, client and family advocacy, and collaborative strategies to positively affect health outcomes.
Demonstrates clinical decision making and expert knowledge and synthesis of advanced nursing practice using current evidence.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide consultation, recommendations, and manage multifaceted needs of clients and families.
Assesses complex clinical care issues, develops, implements, and evaluates innovative approaches and programs addressing these issues in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and nursing professional practice.
Recognize the need for and plan outcome measurements (e.g., obtaining client feedback, conducting pre- and post-surveys, monitoring length of stay, readmission rates, reduction of secondary complications, and knowledge of staff providing care).
Identify and assess trends or patterns, at macro, meso, and micro levels that have health implications for clients towards adopting efforts to enhance positive outcomes.
Accountability #3: Optimizing Health System
Understand and integrate the principles of resource allocation and cost-effectiveness in organizational and health system-level decision-making.
Participate in strategic planning for nursing professional practice, health-care service, department and/or organization.
Contribute to system-level change through the development of standards of care, practice guidelines, care protocols, programs, and/or policies.
Identify gaps in nursing practice and organizational processes towards developing strategies to facilitate and manage change in collaboration with nursing professional practice.
Understand legislative and standards driven issues that influence health policy and use this knowledge to build strategies to improve client care and/or health care access.
Advocate to participate on professional, regional, provincial, and/or federal committees that are related to individual specialties.
Accountability #4: Education
Identify the learning needs of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team and find or develop programs and resources to meet those needs.
Collaborate with Nursing Professional Practice team to disseminate knowledge, using appropriate delivery methods and utilizing adult education principles.
Plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate needs-based continuing education programs for staff and clinical partners to promote quality client care.
Act as a mentor, preceptor, coach or role model for nursing colleagues, other members of the health-care team and students.
Contribute to, and advocate for, an organizational culture that supports nursing professional growth, continuous learning and collaborative practices.
Accountability #5: Research
Engages in research and knowledge mobilization activities related to clinical practice and nursing professional practice.
Actively participates in and conducts research within the organization.
Identify, appraise, and apply research, practice guidelines and current best practices at the client, family, and program level.
Utilize digital technology towards data-driven clinical care resulting best client outcomes.
Champions nursing research at the program and organizational level within Interprofessional teams.
Accountability #6: Leadership
Fosters critical thinking amongst staff in decision-making and problem solving.
Apply theories and principles of project and change management.
Participates in and provides leadership on Interprofessional committees as they pertain to the select patient population.
Facilitates and supports a collaborative, Interprofessional team practice model.
Embodies and facilitates organizational nursing strategy, while elevating nursing professional practice.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
BScN degree is required
Masters Degree is required.
Masters Degree in Nursing is preferred, although candidates with Relevant Masters degree will be considered with a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Member of relevant professional organizations (preferred).
CPMHN (C) and/or GNC(C) preferred
Current CPR certificate, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level C.
Direct clinical practice experience in psychiatry/mental health nursing care.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse providing services in geriatric psychiatry
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of mental health best practices and community services
Ability to work with adult learners and colleagues in a variety of settings using a collaborative approach.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making
Ability to respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
Demonstrated leadership, program development, and education skills.
Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives.
Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team as well as autonomously.
Demonstrated commitment to own continuing academic growth and development.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills – ability to respond to shifting priorities and to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines/timelines.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work.
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members.
Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record.
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
