REGISTERED NURSE (RN), COORDINATOR, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE

Position Summary

Are you ready to reach new heights and take your nursing career to the next level? Utilize your leadership, organization and problem-solving skills while overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations at Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Coordinator is responsible for coordinating specialized mental health and substance use services and coordinating and assigning requests for consultation. Prioritizes consultations based on urgency and assessment of patients and provides consistent liaison with physicians, nursing unit staff, and other health care professionals, building capacity through supporting care planning and providing education to health care professionals, networking with appropriate community programs, and supporting coordinated transition to the community. Supports care coordination with relevant community and emergency services partners.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Days, 08 : 30 to 17 : 00 (rotating)

Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

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Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.