Job Summary

Come work as an Addiction Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Alcohol & Drug Program, Sunshine Coast Mental Health team in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Addiction Nurse you will:

• Provides direct nursing care and supportive counseling to clients who are in the process of detoxification, stabilization and/or transitioning into other residential addiction services, working effectively with challenging clients to maintain a safe environment for clients and staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health professionals and care providers from multi-jurisdictional sectors such as housing, justice and/or health, to achieve excellence in client-centred care and education.

Relocation Assistance and staff housing may be available. Nurses may be eligible for student loan forgiveness: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html.

Qualifications

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 individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery and trauma informed practice.
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family-centred model of care.
• Knowledge of BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Broad knowledge of substance use and a non-judgmental attitude towards working with clients with problematic substance use through their recovery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention, evidence-based pharmacological approaches to substance use treatment and recovery.
• Broad knowledge of community bed-based services, psychosocial and mental health resources available for clients experiencing concerns with their substance use.
• Broad knowledge of behaviour management and ability to utilize non-violent crisis intervention strategies in a trauma informed manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples.
• Broad knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR Techniques.
• Demonstrated case management, teaching/training, clinical support and consultation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work independently, and use a cooperative approach to program delivery.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. 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.