Central Intake Nurse (RN/RPN)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Central Intake Nurse (RN/RPN) to provide assessment and short-term treatment in mental health care. This full-time role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement, requiring significant interaction with healthcare professionals and patients. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with relevant experience in mental health and crisis intervention looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Crisis Intervention and psychiatric assessment required.
• Three years of clinical work with mentally ill individuals.
• Strong motivation to develop assessment and crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and assessment for mental health services.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing process in treatment.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Crisis intervention

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

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Job Description

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

The Central Intake Nurse provides intake and assessment to determine eligibility for patients referred to Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use for the Virtual Psychiatry Consult Clinic and/or Tertiary assessment and treatment services. Provides assessment and short-term treatment, applying knowledge and skills such as the nursing process, individual and group therapy, quality improvement activities, and liaison with general practitioners, psychiatrists, inpatient units, community mental health services, and other agencies. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Experience in Crisis Intervention and psychiatric assessment required.
• Three years of clinical work with mentally ill individuals.
• Strong motivation to develop and practice assessment and crisis intervention skills and learn new techniques.
• Knowledge of child and youth mental health and substance use systems of care.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in working with the mentally ill.
• Application of nursing process.
• Effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Sound judgment, observation, assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with related equipment and software, including computers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Use of personal vehicle.

Link to Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1914.pdf

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care