Substance Use Nurse in Mental Health

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Substance Use Nurse to deliver client-focused mental health care to individuals experiencing severe mental illness and concurrent disorders. This role is grounded in therapeutic engagement and recovery principles.

As a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse, you will play a crucial role in assessing client needs and developing individualized treatment plans. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to enhance the well-being of clients while supporting their rehabilitation. Your work will focus on fostering quality relationships to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health clients

• Collaborate on individualized strength-based care plans

• Facilitate effective communication between clients and families

• Educate clients regarding medication use and side effects

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client records

Requirements:

• Registration with BCCNM as an RN or RPN

• Minimum 240 hours in a mental health clinical setting

• Familiar with the Mental Health Act and substance use interventions

• Experience in crisis management and conflict resolution

• Strong documentation skills in line with role standards

Enhance your nursing career while making a positive difference in the lives of clients at Vancouver Coastal Health.
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