Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN)

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN) to provide intake, assessment, intervention, and referral services in community settings. The role requires registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, post-basic psychiatric nursing education, and at least two years of related experience.

The nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality community care, manage complex mental health and substance use cases,

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN registrant.
• Post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness.
• Two years recent related experience.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Guardianship Act and related programs.
• Knowledge of assessments and treatment methodologies in community care.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, consultation and referral for clients with mental health or substance use issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Deliver care in community settings with a focus on safety and quality.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and professional development.

Skills

Nursing process

Mental health care

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

Team collaboration

Organization & problem solving

Judgment & observation

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient advocacy

PC skills

Education

RN/RPN registration

Post-basic psychiatric nursing education

Two years related experience

Knowledge of Mental Health Act & Guardianship Act

BC Driver's License

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN) - (237681)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 20 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, 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 registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness. Two (2) years recent related experience. A 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; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 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 congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Deal with others effectively
• Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
• Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Promote positive change and independence
• Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
• Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software
• Foster good public relations
• Operate related equipment
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementingmNPRsas a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Additional Clauses

BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE.Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting.2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.