Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is looking for a Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse. In this role, you will assess and treat clients facing mental health challenges, while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure quality care. Ideal candidates should be dynamic, empathetic, and have a strong nursing background, particularly in mental health.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years recent related experience.
• Significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues.
• Valid BC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, nursing and clinical assessments, and treatment for clients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Clinical Competence

Problem-Solving

Empathy

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (RN/RPN)

Post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN)

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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 are priorities shared by everyone. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse provides intake, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, consultation, and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and drug use problems and their caregivers/families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Recognized post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness.
• Two (2) years recent related experience.
• Significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use 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.
• Knowledge of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in mental health care.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Sound judgment, observation, client assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Physically and emotionally carry out duties.
• Operate a personal computer with Windows-based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.
• Maintain commitment to professional development.
• Use personal vehicle.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1903.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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