VA
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
UBC, Vancouver
On-site
Full-time
$86K – $116K CAD
2 weeks agoJob Overview
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Every…
What you'll do
- Provide direct patient care in mental health and substance use settings
- Implement minimum nurse to patient ratios
- Assess and monitor patient mental health and substance use needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Support quality of care initiatives
- Contribute to strengthening nursing practice
What you'll need
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) license
- Valid provincial registration
- Mental health or substance use nursing experience
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches
About the Company
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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