Addiction Nurse (RN/RPN), Intensive Case Management - Powell River, BC

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training & development

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Addiction Nurse (RN/RPN) for the Powell River Mental Health Intensive Case Management team. You will provide direct nursing care and counseling to clients in detoxification, stabilization, and transition to other services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve client-centered outcomes.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care, and culturally safe services within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two years’ recent related clinical experience in mental health and/or substance use settings or Indigenous-led/First Nations health contexts.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and supportive counseling to clients detoxifying or stabilizing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and other health professionals to ensure patient-centered care.
• Support clients transitioning to other residential addiction services and coordinate with housing, justice, and health sectors.
• Educate clients and families about recovery, harm reduction, and treatment options.

Skills

Recovery-oriented care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Crisis intervention

Cultural safety

Education

Registered Nurse (RPN/RN) with BCCNM

BC Driver's License

Tools

CPR techniques

Electronic health records

Job description

Come work as an Addiction Nurse (RN/RPN) on the Powell River Mental Health Intensive Case Management team with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Powell River, BC!

Practices within the context of a client and family centered Recovery model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Code of Ethics and the established vision and values of the organization, the Addiction Nurse 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-centered care and education.

Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

About Powell River, Bc

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

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

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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 clinical experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns and/or recent related experience working in an Indigenous-led or First Nations organization, 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.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• 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
• Broad knowledge of behaviour management and ability to utilize non-violent crisis intervention strategies in a trauma informed manner.
• Broad knowledge of facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution techniques
• 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
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.