RN​/RPN) Experienced Community Mental Health Nurses Community

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 Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today to chat with a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Community Mental Health and Substance Use Nurses (RN/RPN) into a variety of neighbourhood sites within the Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team. Apply now to learn more about VCH MHSU Nursing opportunities –
Full-Time, Part-Time, and/or Casual! For more information about working as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health, check out this Staff Spotlight!

Vancouver Community Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Team: The Vancouver Community MHSU Teams support adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is neighbourhood‑based and works in an interdisciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnership with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.

This role is a mix of on‑site and outreach and supports adults 19 years of age and older.

Vancouver Neighbourhood MHSU Teams and Locations:

• Raven Song Mental Health (2450 Ontario St., located out of Raven Song Community Health Centre)
• North East Mental Health (2750 East Hastings St., located out of Goldcorp Mental Health Building)
• Grandview Woodlands Mental Health (1669 East Broadway, located out of Robert & Lily Lee Health Centre)
• Ground spring Mental Health (38 West Hastings Street, located out of Lily Lee Community Health Centre)
• Kitsilano Mental Health (2110 W 43rd Ave, located out of Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre)
• Three Bridges Mental Health (1128 Hornby St, located out of Three Bridges Community Health Centre)
• South Mental Health (1200 W 73rd Ave)
• Access and Assessment Center (803 West 12th Ave, located out of Segal & Family Health Centre)

As a Mental Health and Substance Nurse, you will:

• Provide quality, holistic nursing care for clients including those with moderate to severe mental health conditions and/or substance use disorder along the continuum of care services, effectively applying the nursing process to identify and mitigate risks to client health and promote safety and wellness through collaborative, client‑centred, strengths‑based, interdisciplinary care planning.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration and authorization to practice as Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years recent experience providing nursing care for individuals with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle and will be listed on the posting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge…