Nurse (Rn) Interdisciplinary Outreach Team

Come work as a Registered Nurse at Vancouver General Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Interdisciplinary Outreach Team at the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver, B.C. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in Interdisciplinary Outreach you will

• Care for clients and families who are experiencing health challenges such as, but not limited to, chronic disease, mental health and substance use and who are adversely affected by the social determinants of health to establish and coordinate a plan of care and support a transition between the services.
• Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
• Use health interventions and/or self-management principles to conduct physical and mental health assessments, identify problems and address issues or variances from the plan of care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and any other health care services.
• Provide triage and outreach services that are inclusionary and flexible for individuals with chronic and complex medical conditions including mental health and substance use concerns.
• Provide direct care activities within the clinic or on outreach/home based visits by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care as part of their team and collaboratively with other partners.
• Work collaboratively to coordinate and develop a plan of care within an interdisciplinary care team that includes Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Use and other community partners.
• Act as a resource to the team by providing information and nursing support based on nursing theory and practice related to clients with complex health care needs.

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community nursing theory and practice within a client family-centred model of care.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to care plan and develop supportive counseling, crisis intervention and care coordination.
• Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Experience working with marginalized populations including experience working with Indigenous patients Knowledge of colonization and its impact on Indigenous wellness/relationship with healthcare.
• Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental health and substance use.
• Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques and overdose response.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology
• Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Broad knowledge of mental health and treatment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Knowledge of Indigenous-specific cultural interventions for mental health and substance use including ceremonial practices and land-based healing.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care specifically pertaining to Indigenous people.

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.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• 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
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

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.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.