Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance and Staff Housing may be available.Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), to join the Youth Integrated Care Management Team in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!As an Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions, you will:

• Coordinate client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and addiction services, including housing and crisis intervention to designated residents/clients/patients.
• Lead in planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies.
• Supervise and guide designated staff.
• Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and family members, and applies the principles of recovery, to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.
• Assist Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.
• Provide input into proposals, budget policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership team and other health care providers, strive to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.

Relocation Assistance and Staff Housing may be available. Nurses may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Please find more information here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.htmlABOUT SECHELT, BCSechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shxc3xadshxc3xa1lh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program, where applicable.
• Three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year related administrative/supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and addictions clinical and risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans and provide crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.
• Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the service population.
• Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process
• Knowledge of relevant primary, secondary and tertiary care programs, residential and other community resources.
• Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in client care and service provision.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, adjust to unexpected events, mediate and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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