Nurse Program Manager

Status : Permanent, Full-time

Location : Coquitlam, BC

Salary Range : $85,000 - $115,000

Schedule :   Monday to Friday

Job Summary :

The Program Manager (RPN, RN) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forensic transitional housing program for people with mental illness, in accordance with complex care housing regulations, and in collaboration and close working partnership with funders through the Provincial Health Services Authority.

Your goal for clients will be to use a strength-based framework and trauma-informed care to inform all aspects of service delivery – with the desired outcome of supporting clients to more independent living or transitioning them to more appropriate housing if required. You will need to employ the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and other evidence-based best practices that improve clients’ ability to function in all aspects of life. You will assist clients in a partnership so they can achieve graduated success in interpersonal relationships, mental health, housing and support services, self management of medication, social recreation, activities of daily living, life skills programming and community preparedness activities as well as others areas as identified by clients and clinical case managers.

This position leads a multidisciplinary team including a nurse, social worker, rec therapist, transitional worker and program assistant. You will establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment for your team, and manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Program leadership includes risk management for the program, financial management of program budgets, ensuring the properties are appropriately maintained in partnership with PHSA and BC Housing, and developing program plans in alignment with overall Coast strategies and operational plans.

You will operate in a collaborative manner, not only with Coast Program Staff but in partnership with the friends and family members of clients, community agencies, and any agency or person who is committed to positive outcomes for clients. As part of the Coast leadership team, you will collaborate and openly communicate with other leaders across the organization.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the mission of Coast and will be committed to achieving our strategic priorities.

Program Development :

• Initiates, and actively participates in the development of viable and valuable services, which address the current and forthcoming needs of people with a mental illness.
• Advocates within the mental health system and with other public and private bodies to improve the quality of services to mentally ill persons.
• Assists in drafting program-funding proposals for renewal and new funding requests.
• Participates in the development of Coast’s Policies and Procedures.

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About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

Why Coast

Some of the Benefits we Offer

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.