Mental Health & Substance Use Outreach Nurse

Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence.

This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of the resident/client and family centred care model.QUALIFICATIONS:Education and ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness and substance use.Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.Broad knowledge of mental health illness and substance use treatment.Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).Broad knowledge of substance abuse and substance use treatment.Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments.Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a interdisciplinary setting.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.Demonstrated ability to problem solve.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Ability to operate related equipment.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.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.

Details 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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date.

Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.