Come work as an Outpatient Withdrawal/Opiate Replacement Nurse  with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Outpatient Withdrawal/Opiate Replacement Nurse (Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse) to join the team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Outpatient Withdrawal/Opiate Replacement Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Screen, assess, direct nursing care, education and counselling to clients presenting with/for opiate replacement therapy and other substance use issues and related problems within the Community Health Centre(s) and/or community partner organizations as required.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide outreach services to individuals with serious mental health and/or addiction issues in the community. Works effectively with challenging clients to maintain a safe environment for clients and staff.
• Conduct initial and follow-up addiction, nursing and mental health assessments for clients who are requesting addiction services and withdrawal services.
• Collaborate and consult with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/ providers, and participates in team meetings/conferences to achieve excellence in client-centred care and education.

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 experience providing treatment services to clients with mental health and addiction issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client-centered approach.
• Knowledge of Community development and health promotion principles and practices
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM Standards of Practice for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
• Broad knowledge of addictions and treatment interventions, including opiate replacement therapy.
• Broad knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side effects).
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health and addiction assessments and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and their families, health care staff and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, problem solve and facilitate resolutions.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, take initiative, be flexible, and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make nursing practices decisions
• Demonstrated ability to manage aggressive and suicidal behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to identify community resources appropriate to client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

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 2023.

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


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.