Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN) - (194195)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Nurse to deliver holistic care to clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. The role involves client assessments, care planning, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience and certifications. Travel may be required across various community settings.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of recent related experience working with clients with addictions.
• Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a holistic approach for client assessments and care planning.
• Provides care to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
• Travel may be required for this position.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Stress Tolerance

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

Current First Aid certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

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.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Nurse utilizes 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 may be required for this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health, which may include the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• 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 such as detox, stabilization, in-home, and outpatient.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed).
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their role in community care.
• Current First Aid certification.
• 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 the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal.
• Understanding of the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving problems.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload, and prioritize tasks.
• Leadership skills to facilitate groups, teach, coach, and mentor.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to handle contacts with community and facility staff, physicians, clients, families, and agencies.
• Stress tolerance and ability to manage a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioral, and emotional issues.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Proficiency with related equipment and basic computer skills.

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