Case Worker (RN/RPN) - (219368)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Case Worker to provide therapeutic and case management services to clients in various settings. The ideal candidate will have a valid RN or RPN registration with required experience. The job demands strong clinical skills and teamwork. Join us to make a difference in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or a practicing RPN registrant.
• Two years of recent related experience.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary therapeutic and case management support for assigned clients.
• Work in various settings: hospital, residential, or community.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Clinical understanding of affective disorders

Ability to work in an outreach case management modality

Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of contacts

Ability to organize work effectively

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN

Two years of recent related experience

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the administrative direction of the Team Lead, and a part of the therapeutic team under the Coordinator of Access and Crisis Services with Island Health, the Case Worker is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and family.

Qualifications: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Two years of recent related experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Skills And Abilities

• Clinical understanding of affective disorders, schizophrenia and other serious psychiatric disorders and their treatment, using a comprehensive bio psychosocial model of care.
• Ability to work in an outreach case management modality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of contacts.
• Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.