Mental Health & Substance Use Outpatient Services Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health · Posted Nov 12, 2024
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- On-site
- Temporary · Staff
- 3+ years
Provides short term assessment, treatment, intake, triage and crisis intervention for individuals with mental health and substance use issues within a client and family centered care model.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs to determine priority of care requirements
- Provide therapeutic support and assist client with reducing repeated contact with and acute health care services by connecting them to appropriate community healthcare services/programs/resources
- Assess high risk situations and provide crisis intervention
- Collaborate and participate with the multidisciplinary team, clients, and families to develop, implement and adjust client’s care plan
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)