Come work as a Concurrent Disorders Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorders Nurse to join the team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Concurrent Disorders Nurse with VCH you will:

• Provide concurrent nursing care to clients who have moderate to severe substance use issues which may include co-occurring mental health disorders. This care is provided as part of a comprehensive substance use and mental health system of services.
• Work within the parameters of an interdisciplinary team and as part of a broader integrated system to deliver these services.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent, related nursing experience in the related area (e.g. Community mental health, substance use intervention, mental health housing), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of mental illness and treatment.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their families, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to geriatric mental health.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR and NRP techniques.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.


***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.