Registered Nurse & Mental Health Substance Use Withdrawal Management

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient care within the Northern Health community. This role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients dealing with substance use withdrawal. Candidates must possess relevant nursing qualifications and experience, including strong assessment and communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a beautiful northern environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with BCCNM.
• Two years recent related clinical nursing experience in a Mental Health Substance Use setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and provide personalized recovery-oriented care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to support patient wellness.
• Engage in personalized care planning and intervention strategies.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Culturally safe care

Trauma-informed care

Time management

Team collaboration

Computer applications

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current RN or RPN registration with BCCNM

Two years clinical nursing experience in Mental Health Substance Use

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 Seven Sisters.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Inpatient Substance Use Withdrawal 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). Reporting to the Withdrawal Management Unit Program Lead or designate and working collaboratively and in partnership with the multidisciplinary care team and partners, the nurse engages in the provision of holistic, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care. Through assessment and monitoring of each client, the nurse, in partnership with the patient/family and care team develops a plan of personal care and intervention to assist the individual in managing the medical symptoms of substance abuse withdrawal.

NOTE: This is not Seven Sisters Tertiary MHSU, it is located as a stand alone service at Seven Sister Withdrawal Management.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (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 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.
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
• Current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Two years recent related clinical nursing experience in a Mental Health Substance Use setting.

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 the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication 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 individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provision, including Indigenous health services as 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 innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Using 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 performs the duties of the position.

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.