Addiction Clinic Nurse

Job description

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description: JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client and family-centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses/psychiatric nurses and the vision/values of the Vancouver Coastal Health, provides on-going health care in an interdisciplinary clinic setting to designated clients with a variety of acute and chronic illnesses/diseases such as mental health and substance use, communicable diseases, and/or general health issues. Provides supportive counselling and care to clients who use substances, including those seeking withdrawal management, stabilization and/or are transitioning to other substance use treatment services or housing. Establishes and coordinates a plan of care and support transitions between services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team...