REGISTERED NURSE (RN), COORDINATOR, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE

Northern Health - BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Terrace, BC is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our team and deliver compassionate patient care. Under supervision, you will coordinate specialized mental health and substance use services while supporting care planning and education for health care professionals.

You will liaise with physicians, nursing staff, and community partners to ensure timely consultations, smooth transitions to the community, and coordinated care across services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized mental health and substance use services.
• Coordinate and assign requests for consultation.
• Liaise with physicians, nursing unit staff, and other health care professionals.
• Support care planning and provide education to health care professionals.
• Network with community programs and support coordinated transition to the community.
• Support care coordination with relevant community and emergency services partners.

Job description

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the coordinator is responsible for coordinating specialized mental health and substance use services and coordinating and assigning requests for consultation. Prioritize consultations based on urgency and assessment of patients and provides consistent liaison with physicians, nursing unit staff, and other health care professionals, building capacity through supporting care planning and providing education to health care professionals, networking with appropriate community programs, and supporting coordinated transition to the community. Supports care coordination with relevant community and emergency services partners.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 09:15 to 20:27 (rotating)