
Clinical Coordinator (RN/RPN) - Mental Health and Addictions (Inpatient & Outpatient)
- Powell River, BC
- Temporaire
- Temps-plein
- Coordinate patient/client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and substance use services.
- Facilitate efficient patient/client flow and access within and between inpatient units and outpatient programs/clinics.
- Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies for patient/clients with complex mental health and/or substance use issues.
- Supervise and guide designated staff.
- Assist the Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing and scheduling, ensuring optimal use of patient/client care resources.
- Provide input into proposals, budget policies and procedures.
- Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient/client and family centered care and enhancement in the quality of life.
- Act as a clinical resource for staff, support staff training and development and promote education and research.
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.
- Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable, and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year's related administrative/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for local area travel may be required.
- Knowledge of mental disorders, substance use and concurrent disorders and treatment, and of the principles of recovery.
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and substance uses treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use clinical and risk assessments, utilizing relevant tools and rating scales, and formulate a treatment plan, participate in discharge planning and provide crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of primary, secondary and tertiary care programs, mental health and substance use housing models and community resources.
- Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
- Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in patient/client/family care and service provision.
- Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
- Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the service population, including the BC Mental Health Act.
- Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
- Knowledge of relevant primary, secondary and tertiary care programs, residential and other community resources.
- Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in client care and service provision.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, adjust to unexpected events, mediate and deal with conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
- Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
- Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff