Consultation Liaison Nurse (CLN), Mental Health Programs - BC Children's Mental Health

Consultation Liaison Nurse (CLN), Mental Health Programs

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

This Regular Full-Time Consultation Liaison Nurse is with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE) team.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE)

• 6-bed unit providing emergency psychiatric assessments and stabilization for children in crisis (up to age 16). CAPE is a short-term stay unit with an average stay of three to five days. 

What is BC Children’s Mental Health

BC Children's Hospital provides a comprehensive mental health program for children and youth who are experiencing severe mental and emotional distress or serious psychiatric symptoms. Programs vary from emergency care to inpatient units to specialized services such as the off-campus eating disorders programs offered through the Looking Glass Residence.

Imagine your dream career with BC Children's Mental Health

What you’ll do

• Respond to the needs of the Consult Liaison Service the CLN supports a model of collaborative care through coordination of referrals to the Consult Liaison service and providing case management, clinical consultation to nursing and medical staff, liaison with other involved professionals (i.e. medical Psychology), psychiatric care, discharge planning, follow-up and liaising with community care providers.
• Initiate assessments by gathering information, evaluating information, consults in creating/planning and implementing care plan. Evaluate the effectiveness of individualized care plans for each patient using a relevant nursing model at an advanced level, and liaising with other support diagnostic/health services staff. Participates as a member of the health care team in patient case conferences for patient reviews, treatment and discharges.  Collaborate with Child and Family Services and/or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health System to gather information and plan outcome disposition.
• Develop teaching plans for patients, and families and health care providers in the hospital and community settings about Mental Health Disorders and provides self-harm consultation to other disciplines (i.e. social work, medicine, nursing).  Provide continuing education for the nursing staff including formally advising nursing staff in nursing practice, providing clinical instruction, supporting staff training and development.
• Actively participates in quality of care measures, and support pediatric somatization research and other research opportunities (e.g. epilepsy). Participate in nursing research and other interdisciplinary projects through reviewing current research, collecting data, analysing information and identifying issues/practices which require research, and evaluating the implementation of current theory into practise.
• Act as an educational resource for leading and best practices, and is actively involved in provincial knowledge translation initiatives.  Identify, plan and develop educational resources such as pamphlets, web pages for patients and healthcare professionals, teaching videos for patient and family health education, reference care plans, and specialized learning packages for nurses by compiling relevant information, utilizing best practices, determining appropriate form for education resources and material, collaborating with others, and reviewing material to ensure the content is current and cost effective.
• Facilitate and participate in ongoing education and in-services to maintain high level of knowledge in the area of Child and Youth Mental Health by methods such as assessing individual/group learning needs; determining resources and learning environment required, developing educational/course material, and delivering educational sessions to staff.

What you bring:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years recent related experience with working children, adolescents and families with mental health disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You will have

• Broad knowledge of British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.
• In depth specific knowledge and experience in specific areas of clinical practice related to child and adolescent mental health
• Demonstrated experience in multiple clinical areas and an ability to apply this knowledge across clinical populations.
• Broad knowledge of trauma informed care and attachment theory.
• Knowledge of models of mentorship and clinical leadership with the health care professions and demonstrated ability to successfully support the clinical learning of others.

• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $49.20 to $67.08 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Rotating; 0800-2000, 0800-1715

Requisition # 181243E

** Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining our team at BC Children’s Mental Health!

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA: 

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on March 28, 2025 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.  

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.