REGISTERED NURSE (RN), COORDINATED ACCESS, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE STABILIZATION

Position Summary
We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our health care team. If you are a conscientious and well-organized Nurse, with a strong commitment to the care and well-being of others, don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

In accordance with the vision, mission and strategic priories of Northern Health and the idealized system of substance use stabilization services, where people and their families receive a menu of service options to support their substance use related goals, the Coordinated Access Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Nursing activities focus upon enhancing individuals’ ability to improve their health through the development of holistic, person centered, culturally sensitive and recovery-oriented plans of care.

Reporting to the Program Lead or designate, the Nurse is responsible for providing competent, ethical, and culturally safe Tele-Care nursing in accordance, legislative requirements, operational policies, and clinical guidelines. They utilize care protocols, standards, and guidelines in arriving at their decisions. They work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including cultural support workers and partnering Indigenous organizations.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 09:00 to 20:12 (rotating)


A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in .! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualfications
•Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum two years recent, related clinical nursing experience in nursing and/or mental health and substance use settings, including experience developing and providing formal education to patients, families, the public or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certified Practice Opioid Use Disorder (CP-OUD)

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing individual assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem solve effectively.
• Ability to promote individual-focused care that demonstrates care for with with individuals and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to create culturally safe, trauma informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provisions, including Indigenous Health Services as possible.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct individuals and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Promotes staff morale, cooperations, assertiveness and risk-taking, creating planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Uses factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice form nursing and health-related disciplines and humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: