Registered Nurse (rn), Mental Health & Addictions

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care in Terrace, BC. This role involves working with an inter-professional team to provide clinical nursing care within a recovery model for mental health and substance use treatment. Candidates must have a registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and two years of recent experience in relevant fields. This position offers comprehensive benefits, vacation time, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Two years recent experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment methodology and community-based programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care within a recovery model of care.
• Assist with the day-to-day delivery of services needed for the recovery model of care.

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team! Under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation & Recovery Services Team Leader, takes direction from both the Team Leader/Delegate of Rehabilitation & Recovery Services. The role provides clinical nursing care within a recovery model of care. This position works with an inter professional team and assists with the day-to-day delivery of services needed for the 'recovery model of care'.

Shift

Days – 08:00 to 16:30, Rotating.

Terrace

The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

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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Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Two (2) years recent experience working directly in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment methodology and community based programming.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Substance Use Co-Morbidity.

Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a community setting with adults with a mental illness and substance use concerns.
• Knowledge of importance of relationship building, harm reduction, psychological rehabilitation, motivational and activation techniques.
• Computer skills.
• Good written and verbal reporting skills.
• Good organization, time and general management skills.
• Class V Driver's License and own transportation.
• Current criminal record check.
• Full understanding of the Community Care Facilities Act.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.