Registered Nurse (rn), Mental Health & Substance Use Outreach

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care in a community setting. You will provide outreach nursing, case management, and mental health services, collaborating with various community health professionals. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have experience in mental health. This role promises good benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN.
• Two years of experience in mental health and substance use.
• Current valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive outreach nursing care and case management.
• Design and monitor treatment plans.
• Work with interdisciplinary community health teams.

Skills

Client assessments

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Culturally safe care

Time management

Research-based evidence

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum two years nursing experience

Tools

Computer applications

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 at Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family‑centred care model.

The RN/RPN provides ongoing intensive outreach nursing care, case management and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings. Designs, implements and monitors individual treatment plans to maximise community functioning and reduce read‑hospitalisation. Works in close association with inter‑professional community mental health and substance use staff, emergency services, Indigenous partners, and community service providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 19:00 (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 with 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 available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral programme.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• "Loan Forgiveness" programmes 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, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school/college/university transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN registrant or RPN registrant.
• Minimum two years nursing experience in mental health and substance use programming or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC driver’s licence.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate, prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety‑type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem‑solve effectively.
• Ability to promote client‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to create culturally safe, trauma‑informed health care settings through individualised care planning and collaborative approaches to service provision, including Indigenous health services if possible.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well‑being.
• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk‑taking, creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health‑related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation 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 organisations 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 specialised services.