Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions - Registered Nurse; RN​/Registered Psychiatr

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 $49.20/Hr.

- CAD $63.47/Hr.

Come work as a Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Acute Home Treatment Service team in Richmond, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Coordinates client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and addiction services including housing and crisis intervention to designated residents/clients/patients. Leads the planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies. Supervises and guides designated staff. Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and family members and applies the principles of recovery to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.

Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research. Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities. Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures. In collaboration with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.

Practices within the context of a client and family centered care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence.

This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of the client and family centered care model.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program, where applicable and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year related administrative/supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and addictions clinical and risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans and provide crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.
• Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures…