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

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Coordinator in Prince George to manage mental health and substance use services. This role involves coordinating consultations, education for health professionals, and liaising with community services. Ideal for someone experienced in Mental Health and Addictions, with significant nursing background. Comprehensive benefits and support for relocation are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Must be a Nurse with significant Mental Health & Addictions experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized mental health and substance use services.
• Prioritize consultations based on urgency.
• Provide education to health care professionals.

Skills

Mental Health & Addictions experience

Nursing

Job description

Overview

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

Role and Responsibilities

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Coordinator is responsible for coordinating specialized mental health and substance use services and coordinating and assigning requests for consultation. Prioritizes 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.

Qualifications

Must be a Nurse with significant Mental Health & Addictions experience

Shift Rotation/Hours

Days, Evenings, 10:00 to 18:00, 16:00 to 00:00 (rotating)

About University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest acute care facility within the Northern Health Region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital.

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes, result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city is the 4th largest in British Columbia with a population of approximately 82,300 and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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 Note

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 etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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