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

Northern Health Authority; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care in mental health and substance use services. The role involves coordinating consultations, educating healthcare professionals, and supporting community transitions. Ideal candidates will have a BC RN registration and three years of relevant clinical experience, with a focus on leadership and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid registration with the BCCNM as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Experience in acute care Mental Health and Substance Use settings is required.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction methods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care in mental health services.
• Coordinate consultations with healthcare professionals based on urgency.
• Support clinical education for healthcare staff.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teaching

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Assessment and Intervention

Knowledge Integration

Education

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Three years of clinical experience in Mental Health and Substance Use

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

Registered Nurse needed to join the North East Corporate Office team. The nurse will deliver compassionate patient care and support specialized mental health and substance use services, coordinating and assigning requests for consultation in alignment with Northern Health's mission, vision, values and strategic priorities.

Qualifications and responsibilities reflect the role of a Coordinator who prioritizes consultations based on urgency, liaises with physicians, nursing unit staff and other health professionals, supports care planning, provides education to health care professionals, and collaborates with community programs to support coordinated transitions to the community and care coordination with relevant community and emergency services partners.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Fort St. John is described as “The Energetic City,” representing the region's oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture sectors. It sits along the Peace River Valley and serves as the hub of the Northeast with cultural and educational facilities. There are multiple schools and a Northern Lights College campus nearby.

What Northern Health has to offer you

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important application information

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education / qualifications for this position

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school / college / university transcripts
• It is recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN
• Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in an acute care Mental Health and Substance Use setting, plus training/education in opioid agonist therapies, addiction and psychiatric pharmacotherapy, substance use and chronic pain
• Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction approaches, Stages of Change, and other relevant best-practice therapies
• Statistical analysis, quality improvement methodologies, patient safety; two years of recent teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership – promotes staff morale, cooperation, and professional development; implements NH policies and care protocols
• Management – time and resource management; facilitates cooperation across disciplines
• Knowledge Integration – uses evidence-based information to support decisions and actions
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice – client-focused care respectful of diverse cultures and preferences
• Communication – effective verbal, written and computer communication with clients, families and the inter-disciplinary team
• Critical Thinking – analyzes data to problem-solve
• Teaching – transmits health care information to clients and others
• Assessment and Intervention – conducts initial and ongoing client assessments and provides nursing care with appropriate interventions
• Proficiency with related equipment and computer technology
• Physical ability to perform duties; valid BC driver’s license may be required

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers and provides health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. We employ more than 7,000 staff and offer a wide range of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units and other offices providing specialized services.