Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN) - (209000)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Nurse dedicated to providing holistic care to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. The role involves assessments, planning, and implementing care in various community settings. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications, as well as strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of recent related experience with clients with addictions.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification within three months.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
• Adopts a holistic approach for client assessments and care planning.
• Travels to various community settings for withdrawal management.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Stress tolerance

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

Position Overview

The Nurse reports to the Manager or designate and adopts a holistic approach for client assessments, planning, organizing, and implementing care following the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model, in accordance with established standards, policies, and practices. The Nurse provides care to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders across various community settings such as detox, stabilization, in-home, and outreach for withdrawal management at different locations.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health, potentially including the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Up to two years of recent related experience working with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders in settings like detox, stabilization, in-home, and outpatient.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed).
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and available community programs and services.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within the first three months of employment.
• Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of chemical dependency, including pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal.
• Understanding of the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders.
• Familiarity with community resources.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload, and prioritize tasks.
• Leadership skills in facilitating groups, teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective interaction with community and facility contacts, staff, physicians, clients, families, and agencies.
• Stress tolerance and capacity to handle diverse medical, mental health, behavioral, and emotional issues.
• Physical ability to perform job duties and operate related equipment; basic computer skills.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1093.pdf