Nurse Clinician/Crn (Rn/Rpn) - Mental Health/Psychiatry/Continuing Care - Ihot - Crisis De-Escalation

Come work as a Nurse Clinician/CRN with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Crisis De-Escalation Team in Vancouver, BC as a Nurse Clinician. Apply today to join our team!

This new service will provide outreach crisis support to individuals in the inner city who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The interdisciplinary team will work closely with community service providers including shelter and supportive housing staff to provide a community-based, healthcare-led crisis response, post-crisis follow up, and service navigation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new, specialized service that will evolve to meet the needs of the inner city community.

As a Nurse Clinician/CRN with VCH you will

• Provide leadership and apply specialized theory and knowledge relating to designated/specific patient/client/resident populations to promote the delivery of safe, ethical and quality patient/client/resident and family care.
• Conduct one-on-one and group education/counseling sessions and crisis intervention, as needed.
• Act as a clinical resource by providing consultation and clinical support to the interdisciplinary care team, other professionals and students.
• Participate in direct patient/client/resident and family care, when required.
• Promote excellence in patient/client/resident centered care, education and research.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for local area travel may be required.
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated specialized clinical area, including experience in crisis intervention when applicable to the job, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs and materials for staff/patients/clients/residents and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/client/resident care.
• As applicable to the job, knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of theories and systems of family dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
• As applicable to the job, comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addiction and concurrent disorders; the recovery model and principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and engage in continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a project or initiative.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical practice standards/guidelines and care pathways.
• As applicable to the job, comprehensive knowledge of gerontology, end of life issues and the nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated skill in the application of techniques appropriate to the assessment and treatment of designated patient/client/resident population utilizing best available evidence informed practice.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in the approach to patient/client/resident care.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally on a one to one and group setting.

Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to individuals of Indigenous identity (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

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 the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.