Come work as a Nurse Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
NURSE PRACTITIONER – MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE (MHSU) RESIDENCY AT STRATHCONA MHSU TEAM
We are offering an exciting new opportunity at Vancouver Coastal Health for two Nurse Practitioner positions in Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Services. The position will be with the community MHSU team- Strathcona. The focus of this position is to provide care to patients assigned to the MHSU team, with a specific emphasis on mental health and substance use. This opportunity includes participation in an innovative new model for an integrated mental health and substance use residency. The role involves rotating through community and acute sites, providing a focus on mental health, substance use, addiction medicine services to individuals affected by social and health inequities.
This position offers a blend of coursework, clinical experiences, work on the MHSU team, and opportunities for quality improvement. In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, working with partners across the health system. The residency will last for 6 months, with the primary site being the Strathcona Mental Health team, and requires a 24-month return-of-service commitment (inclusive of residency).
VCH is pleased to announce we will now reimburse Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the cost of the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), upon successful completion, for NP candidates who have not yet completed the exam, and who are hired into a regular or temporary position with VCH. The OSCE reimbursement is in the form of a forgivable loan, which is forgiven after one (1) year of continuous employment in a regular or temporary position with VCH.
As a Nurse Practitioner with VCH you will:
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) plus 4 years of recent, and relevant clinical nursing experience. Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) required.
Education & Experience
Knowledge & Abilities
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.
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 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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