Come work as a Care Management Leader with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC as a Care Management Leader. This position will work in various areas at Vancouver General Hospital, including the Psychiatric Assessment Unit, Segal 5, Segal 6, Segal 7, Segal 8, and Psychiatric Emergency Assessment & Triage (PEAT). Apply today to join our team!
As a Care Management Leader with VCH you will:
Facilitate assigned patients’ hospitalization from pre-admission through discharge.Coordinate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to expedite medically appropriate, effective patient care.Conduct initial and concurrent reviews utilizing nursing, biological, pathophysiology, psychiatric and continuum of care knowledge and expertise and clinical utilization tools to apply medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and transition/discharge planning, advise the interdisciplinary team on appropriate level of care and discharge planning needs, intervene to address barriers, and provide leadership as needed to achieve optimal outcomes, including securing funding and approvals for services as required.Apply the use of data in own practice; identifying where to focus efforts, the measurement of progress towards identified outcomes, and as an educational tool to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and effective.Participate in committees, task groups, continuing education, and/or corporate initiatives.
About the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
The Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Vancouver General Hospital is a 14-bed short stay unit focused on clients who require short term, intensive treatment to return to their community, with length of stay being approximately three days. At PAU, Nurses support patients with their physical and mental health needs as well as day-to-day activities. The PAU team endeavors to provide a safe place that promotes acute psychiatric stabilization for patients in a comforting, caring and holistic environment.
About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:
Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floorMood Disorders – Segal 6th floorInpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floorInpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floorAbout the Services at the Psychiatric Emergency Assessment & Triage (PEAT) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
PEAT is a co-managed space in the VGH Emergency Department (ED) for assessing and triaging ED patients who present with mental health and substance use conditions.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Three (3) years recent, related experience including (1) years’ experience in case management, discharge planning and/or utilization review, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.Knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.Knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to various patient population groups and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to a case management process.Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to safely plan discharge.Knowledge of biological and pathophysiology indicators related to severity of illness to apply medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and transition/discharge planning.Knowledge of the illness or disease process and potential long-term complications.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.Knowledge of clinical pathways, expected length of stays, resource utilization, and patient assessment.Knowledge of external agencies and community resources.Ability to engage in comprehensive assessment, observation and monitoring of patients.Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.Ability to analyze situations, problem solve, deal with conflict, and negotiate resolutions in a timely manner.Ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.Ability to conduct InterQual assessments and to use related equipment.Skill in CPR Techniques.Computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized client care information system.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing StatementThe 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.
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.
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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
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