Crisis Services Nurse (RN/RPN) - (217194)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Crisis Services Nurse to join a multidisciplinary care team. This role focuses on crisis intervention and stabilization, requiring specific qualifications in psychiatric nursing. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical competencies and effective communication skills, enhancing patient care in community settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with two years of experience.
• Significant understanding of mental health issues and withdrawal management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and community care.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for clients in crises.
• Conduct nursing and clinical assessments.
• Make referrals and consultations for clients with mental health issues.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Client assessment

Empathy

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing

Tools

Windows-based software

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 continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Working as a member of a multidisciplinary care team in various community settings, the Crisis Services Nurse provides crisis intervention and stabilization, nursing and clinical assessments, consultation, and referrals for clients presenting in person, by referral, or via the Crisis Services Network with mental health and/or alcohol and drug use crises.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness.
• Two (2) years recent related experience.
• Significant understanding of mental health, alcohol and drug use/withdrawal management, and concurrent disorder issues.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses, addiction, and/or concurrent disorders.
• Knowledge of mental health and alcohol and drug use/withdrawal management triage and assessments, crisis intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and as described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in crisis intervention and drug use/withdrawal management.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Possess sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Display sound judgment, good observation, and client assessment skills, along with tact and empathy.
• Work independently in various settings, demonstrating initiative with limited supervision.
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Carry out duties physically and emotionally.
• Operate a personal computer with various Windows-based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development as required by the employer.
• Use a personal vehicle.

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