Come work as a Discharge Follow Up Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Mental Health Central Intake team as a Discharge Follow Up Nurse in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Discharge Follow Up Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Monitor and check in with patients following a discharge from an acute Mental Health and/or Substance use stay in the hospital.
• Ensure 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 refers clients to appropriate internal, community and/or professional services, as required.

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 education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach and facilitate clients and families/care givers individually or in group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively deal with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients, families/care givers and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to escalate care when appropriate.
• Ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
• 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 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.