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

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Coordinator to oversee mental health and substance use services in Fort St. John. This role includes managing consultations and enhancing care planning while providing education to healthcare professionals. With a focus on community integration, this position offers the opportunity for impactful leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• The Coordinator must have experience in mental health services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in care planning and community networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized mental health and substance use services.
• Manage requests for consultation and prioritize based on urgency.
• Support care coordination with community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care Planning

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Are you interested in sharing your clinical nursing experience with others on your team? If you are seeking an opportunity that utilizes your varied skills and experiences, or if you are looking for a challenge that draws upon your leadership skills and initiative, then please read on.

In accordance with the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Coordinator is responsible for:

1. Coordinating specialized mental health and substance use services
2. Managing and assigning requests for consultation, prioritizing based on urgency and patient assessment
3. Building capacity through supporting care planning and providing education to healthcare professionals
4. Networking with community programs and supporting coordinated transitions to the community
5. Supporting care coordination with community and emergency services partners

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 08:00 to 19:15 (Rotating)

About Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre: The hospital has 44 acute care beds, 124 residential beds, and handles approximately 22,000 ER visits annually. Facilities include:

• Endoscopy suite, two operating rooms, and a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• Three Intensive Care Units
• Minor surgeries
• Seven single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum

Fort St. John, known as “The Energetic City,” is a hub of resources including oil, natural gas, forestry, and agriculture. Located above the Peace River Valley, it serves a population of over 21,400, with a service area of approximately 70,000. The community offers cultural facilities, schools, and a college campus. For more information, explore what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health offers you:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses (for eligible positions)
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and BC governments for eligible professions

Important Note: During your application, upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Supporting documents regarding education and qualifications

Examples include program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.

International Applicants: Please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.