Concurrent Disorders Nurse - Registered Nurse; RN​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RPN

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values:
We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as a Concurrent Disorders Nurse (RN/RPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver, BC.

Within the context of a client and family-centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses and the established vision and values of the organization, under the direction of the Manager, provides concurrent nursing care to clients who have moderate to severe substance use issues which may include co-occurring mental health disorders.

This care is provided as part of a comprehensive substance use and mental health system of services. The Concurrent Disorders Nurse works within the parameters of an interdisciplinary team and as part of a broader integrated system to deliver these services.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent, related nursing experience in the related area (e.g. Community mental health, substance use intervention, mental health housing), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of mental illness and treatment.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their families, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to geriatric mental health.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR and NRP techniques.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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…