Addiction Nurse (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt, Area B (Halfmoon Bay); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as an Addiction Nurse, where you'll provide essential care to clients undergoing detoxification and stabilization. This role involves working closely with a dedicated team to deliver comprehensive support and education. You'll engage with clients facing substance use challenges, applying your nursing expertise to foster recovery in a safe environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about mental health and addiction services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Relocation assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM required.
• Two years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and supportive counseling to clients in detoxification.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for client-centered care.

Skills

Knowledge of recovery principles

Nursing theory and practice

Substance use knowledge

Crisis intervention strategies

Communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Case management

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration

Two years of related experience

Tools

Software applications for nursing

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

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:

• Provide 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.
• Collaborate 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.

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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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.

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.

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