Come work as a Psychiatric Clinical Resource Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Substance Use Assessment Team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC as a PEAT Clinical Resource Nurse.  Apply today to join our team!

As a Psychiatric Clinical Resource Nurse with VCH you will:

• Coordinate patient care activities in a designated area of clinical expertise and provide supervision, leadership, education and guidance to designated staff.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and access within and between the various units/programs/clinics and ensure a high standard of patient care by acting as a clinical resource for staff, supporting staff training and development and providing leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide educational services including individual and group learning assessments by developing, implementing and evaluating education programs and resources.
• Use specialized theory and knowledge of harm reduction, trauma informed care, patient and family centered care and adult learning principles to provide education and support.
• Assist the Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinate staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities to ensure optimal use of patient care resources.
• Promote education and research.
• Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient and family centered care and enhancement in the quality of life.

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 applicable post basic specialty nursing certificate/program, plus three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year related administrative/supervisory and one (1) year related teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, education, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies, either one-on-one or in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/patients/patients and families based on educations theories, principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive and creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Broad knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, problem-solve, adjust to unexpected events and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in emergency situations and guide others in order to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recovery-oriented conceptual models of mental health care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, harm reduction and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated 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 the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.