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VCHA-9017

Status Open Site Bella Coola General Hospital Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Date Range Date Range Position Type Union Position Hours of Work --- On Call On Call

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Minimum Education Other Skills Required Driver's License; BCCNM

Role and Facility Information

Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Bella Coola General Hospital — Bella Coola
$49.20-$63.47/Hr.

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Come work as a Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Coordinates client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and addiction services including housing and crisis intervention to designated residents/clients/patients. Leads the planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies. Supervises and guides designated staff. Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and family members and applies the principles of recovery to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders. Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research. Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities. Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures. In collaboration with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.

Practices within the context of a client and family centered care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of the client and family centered care model.

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ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program, where applicable and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year related administrative/supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.
Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and addictions clinical and risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans and provide crisis intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and 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 (verbally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
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.
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 analysis methods.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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CLOSING STATEMENT

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to valuing diversity within our workforce. VCH encourages Indigenous applicants who identify as Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit), who may not possess all required qualifications but would become job ready through Employer provided training, orientation or mentoring, to apply.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

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
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 Canada's Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and BC's Top Employers in 2026.

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