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

Job summary

Coordinate specialized mental health and substance use services, assign consultation requests, and prioritize consultations based on urgency and patient assessment. Liaise with physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals; support care planning and education, connect with community programs, and coordinate transitions and care with community and emergency service partners.

Job details

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Coordinator is responsible for co-ordinating specialized mental health and substance use services and coordinating and assigning requests for consultation. Prioritizes consultations based on urgency and assessment of patientsand 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 relavant community and emergency services partners. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 17:00

What you’ll do

Coordinate specialized mental health and substance use services, assign consultation requests, and prioritize consultations based on urgency and patient assessment. Liaise with physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals; support care planning and education, connect with community programs, and coordinate transitions and care with community and emergency service partners.

Requirements

The posting seeks a motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care. It does not specify education, licensing details, or years of experience.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mental Health Services Coordination
• Substance Use Services Coordination
• Consultation Triage
• Patient Assessment
• Care Coordination
• Care Planning
• Patient Care
• Interprofessional Liaison
• Healthcare Education
• Community Networking
• Transition Planning
• Community and Emergency Services Coordination

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

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