Coordinator, Psychiatry, Mental Health & Substance Use - Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Acute & Ambulatory Care Job ID 2025-148793 City Vancouver Work Location VGH 12th & Oak Department Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) Home Worksite 01 - Vancouver General Hospital Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L4 Min Hourly CAD $49.20/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $63.47/Hr. Shift Times 0730-1845 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Coordinator, Psychiatry, Mental Health & Substance Use with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Psychiatric Assessment Unit team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team! 

 

About the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH):

The Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Vancouver General Hospital is a 14-bed short stay unit focused on clients who require short term, intensive treatment to return to their community, with length of stay being approximately three days. At PAU, Nurses support patients with their physical and mental health needs as well as day-to-day activities. The PAU team endeavors to provide a safe place that promotes acute psychiatric stabilization for patients in a comforting, caring and holistic environment.

As a Coordinator, Psychiatry, Mental Health & Substance Use - Acute & Ambulatory Care, you will:

Coordinate patient/client care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise and provide leadership and guidance to designated staff.Facilitate efficient patient/client flow and access within and between units/programs/clinics.Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies for patient/clients with complex mental health and/or substance use issues.Ensure a high standard of patient/client care by acting as a clinical resource for staff and supporting staff training and development.Assist the Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinate staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities, ensuring optimal use of patient/client care resources.Promote education and research.Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient/client and family centered care and enhancement in the quality of life. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable, and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area, including working with the applicable population group when indicated, and one (1) year's related administrative/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for local area travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of mental disorders, substance use and concurrent disorders and treatment, and of the principles of recovery.Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and substance uses treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use clinical and risk assessments, utilizing relevant tools and rating scales, and formulate a treatment plan, participate in discharge planning and provide crisis intervention.Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.Knowledge of primary, secondary and tertiary care programs and relevant, community resources.Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in patient/client/family care and service provision.Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the BC Mental Health Act.Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and lead continuous quality improvement.Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively 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 effectively lead change and support staff through transitions.Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods. Demonstrated ability to perform CPR.Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.Ability to operate related equipment.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement

The 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 planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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