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Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN) - (209074)

Island Health

Victoria

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A leading health care provider in British Columbia is seeking a Mental Health & Addictions Nurse for their Withdrawal Management Services. This role focuses on providing compassionate care to clients with substance use disorders, employing a holistic approach for assessments and care planning. Ideal candidates will possess current nursing credentials and experience working with addiction and mental health issues, ensuring that they can meet the diverse needs of clients throughout various community settings.

Qualifications

  • Registration as a practicing RN or RPN.
  • Up to 2 years recent experience with addictions and concurrent disorders.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care to clients with substance abuse issues in various community settings.
  • Conduct client assessments and implement care plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for holistic care.

Skills

Communication
Critical Thinking
Crisis Intervention
Independence
Teamwork
Physical Ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (RN/RPN)
Current CPR certification
Current First Aid certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate

Job description

Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN) - (209074)

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.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and utilizing a holistic approach for client assessments, planning, organizing, and implementing care following the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model, and in accordance with established standard, policies and practices. The Nurse provides care to clients with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders through all phases and in a variety of community settings such as detox, stabilization, in-home, and out-reach for withdrawal management at various locations.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Up to two years recent related experience working with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders in a variety of settings including 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 function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current First Aid certification. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate within first three (3) months of employment.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities
  • Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal.
  • Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial spiritual model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders.
  • Working knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to work with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to exercise critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to work independently, organize workload, and establish and carry out priorities.
  • Ability to facilitate groups and demonstrate leadership through teaching, coaching and mentoring.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with internal and external contacts including community and facility contacts, staff, physicians, clients, families, agencies.
  • Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment; basic computer skills.
Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
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