Job Description

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

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 Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

Within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, and within the established vision and values of the organization, provides mental health and addictions care to clients within the designated Program. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing assessments, screening, triage, treatment and/or case management for individuals within the designated client population (i.e. depending upon program/department, adults or youth/young adult) experiencing urgent and emergent mental health and substance abuse problems. Works in partnership with clients, families and relevant clinical care partners to ensure service provided is integrated across the continuum of care. Provides emergency mobile crisis response as required; facilitates immediate hospital or detox facility admission if deemed necessary; as applicable, provides crisis intervention counseling, treatment planning, intensive case management and referral coordination; initiates and participates in case conferences and case management meetings; prepares and maintains client records; and provides consultative and direct services/care to clients, families, community health professionals/agencies, law enforcement, and/or schools, physicians and Emergency Room staff. Participates in team meetings, continuing education, conferences, and/or corporate initiatives and engages in on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals within the designated client population with mental health and substance use issues or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel will require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care.Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment applicable to the designated client population. Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.Demonstrated knowledge of hospital and community based resources and the ability to act as a liaison between services.Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.Broad knowledge of family systems theory.Broad knowledge of community mental health services, resources, and referral procedures.Knowledge of crisis intervention theory, Early Psychosis Intervention, and Attachment Theory.Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client.Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health status exams and risk assessments, and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention for designated client population.Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with multi-barrier client population.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to problem solve.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to operate related electronic equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.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.

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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.