Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority is looking for a Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse to provide critical assessments and interventions for clients facing mental health challenges. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while ensuring evidence-based care, promoting client independence, and adhering to safety standards. Qualifications include appropriate nursing registration and substantial experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Understanding of mental health and drug use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, nursing, and clinical assessments for clients experiencing mental health issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team for effective treatment plans.
• Foster independence in clients and promote positive change.

Skills

Clinical competence in mental illness care

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching skills

Initiative

Collaboration

Client assessment skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in psychiatric nursing

Job description

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in 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, along with their caregivers and families.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness.
• Two (2) years of recent related experience.
• 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 role in community care for 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 per BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in mental illness care and treatment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work effectively with others.
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Exercise sound judgment with good observation and client assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative with limited supervision.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Physically and emotionally perform duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with various Windows-based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.
• Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development as required.
• Use personal vehicle.

Link to Full Job Description

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