Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN) - (214872)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse to deliver holistic care to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders across various community settings. The role involves client assessments, care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must have relevant nursing registration and experience in mental health and addiction care.

Qualifications

• Up to two years recent experience with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders.
• Knowledge of Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a holistic approach for client assessments and care planning.
• Provides care to clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
• Travels to various community settings for withdrawal management.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

Current First Aid certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate

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 various 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 registrant.
• Up to two years recent related experience working with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders in 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 and available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their role in community care; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate within the 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.
• 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.
• Ability to facilitate groups and demonstrate leadership through teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective handling of internal and external contacts, including community and facility contacts, staff, physicians, clients, families, and agencies.
• Ability to tolerate stress and manage a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioral, and emotional issues.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate related equipment.

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