Discharge Follow up Nurse; Mental Health; 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 Discharge Follow up Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a casual Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the team at the HOpe Center in North Vancouver, BC as a Discharge Follow Up Nurse.

As a Discharge Follow up Nurse you will:

• Monitor and check in with patients following a discharge from an acute Mental Health and/or Substance use stay in the hospital.
• Following discharge, the position ensures that the client is aware of discharge plans, community supports and conducts a point of care risk assessment.
• Work in collaboration with the treating team to ensure the patient is aware of supports available to them in community.
• Develop collaborative client care plans and refer clients to appropriate internal, community and/or professional services, as required.

About the HOpe Centre

The HOpe Centre on the Lions Gate Hospital campus is the focal point for mental health services on the North Shore. Opened in 2014, the HOpe Centre hosts two mental health inpatient units alongside a range of community-based outpatient mental health services. The HOpe Centre has an on-site Blenz café, with additional shops and restaurants within walking distance, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for clients, families, and staff.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent related clinical nursing experience in a community setting working with a variety of mental health & substance use clients, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards of practice and guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply case management principles within a client and family/caregiver centred care model for clients with complex health care needs.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
• Demonstrated skill in physical assessment and chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set care priorities for a client caseload.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care and other health and community resources related to the care of clients and caregivers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of adult…