At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver counselling and nursing care for clients with mental health and substance use challenges.
- Company: Fraser Health, a leader in community-based mental health services.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on culturally safe and recovery-oriented practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Mental Health Substance Use Nurses deliver counselling, crisis intervention, and nursing care for clients with concurrent disorders.
Fraser Health supports community-based services.
As a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will provide flexible, inclusionary treatment and care management.
Responsibilities include mental health and substance use assessments, individualized care plans, medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, and referrals.
Care emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice and continuity across services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess mental state, substance use, treatment response, and withdrawal symptoms
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment and service plans
- Provide outreach nursing in homes, primary care, and alternative settings
- Assist clients with appointments, transportation, forms, and community services
- Participate in case conferences and interprofessional care coordination
Requirements
- Approved nursing or psychiatric nursing education
- Two years' recent related treatment-services experience or equivalent preparation
- Current practicing BCCNM registration
- Counselling, group facilitation, and effective communication skills
- Ability to organize work and collaborate with care teams
Use nursing assessment, substance use knowledge, and therapeutic engagement to support coordinated community mental health care.
Mental Health Substance Use Nurse in Mission employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
