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NBA temporary posting

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As per Article 17.02 (c) of the NBA collective agreement, an employee that accepts this Temporary position shall commit to remain in the appointment for the entire duration of this position.

Within the context of a client and family centred care framework, continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principle and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics, the Liaison Nurse provides mental health and substance use care to patients within the designated Program(s). Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive assessments, crisis interventions, stabilization, and care planning. Provides culturally safe, trauma informed, patient and family-centered care while screening, triaging, providing treatment, referring to case management if appropriate and/or teaching self-care management principles including harm reduction. Identifies individuals within the designated patient population (i.e., depending upon program/department, adults, or youth/young adult) experiencing urgent and emergent mental health and substance use concerns. Works in partnership with clients, families, and relevant clinical care partners to ensure service provided is integrated across the continuum of care. Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patient’s care needs. Provides liaison support for patient care and patient flow between the relevant programs and services, such as the Emergency Department, Mental Health Inpatient Unit, first responders, community health care providers and community partners/agencies including school counselors. Provides direct care and emergency mobile crisis response as required; facilitates immediate hospitalization at appropriate facility; as applicable, provides crisis intervention, treatment planning, and referral coordination; initiates and participates in case conferences; prepares and maintains records; and provides consultative and direct services/care to patients, 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 presentations 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 & Abilities• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments and interventions related to common diagnosis and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated patient group (e.g., renal failure, wound care, diabetes, sepsis, intoxication, withdrawal).• Knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization and ability to conduct comprehensive substance use clinical and risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans and provide crisis intervention.• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction approaches, Strengths-based care, the principles of Recovery-oriented conceptual models of mental health care including person and family centered care, and psychosocial rehabilitation.• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.• Demonstrated skill in the management of patients with altered immune response, acute/chronic pain management, anticoagulation therapy, patients with problematic substance use/withdrawal challenges. • Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues to provide substance use and concurrent disorders treatment.• Knowledge of DSM IV Diagnostic Classification System, mental status examination and case formulation.• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side effects).• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client care, including the BC Mental Health Act • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing• Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural, and family systems on health outcomes.• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated patient group.• Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for patients and, with clients and their families based on education theories, principles, and best practices.• Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma. • Ability to prioritize, take initiative, be flexible, work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.• Ability to manage conflict situations and aggressive, responsive, and suicidal behaviour(s) and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management.• Ability to operate related equipment including a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, and e-mail 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.

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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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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.