Mental Health Nurse

Calian Advanced Technologies; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a part-time Mental Health Nurse in Victoria, BC. The role involves providing mental health services to military personnel, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree and mental health certification, along with experience in community settings. Compensation ranges from $62 to $68 per hour, and a Government Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in mental health nursing in an adult community setting.
• Willingness to obtain CPR Level C certification.
• Ability to obtain Government Security Clearance at Reliability level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio‑psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct client care and monitor client progress.
• Design and provide psycho‑educational sessions on stress management.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and service agencies.

Skills

Supportive psychotherapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Solution-focused therapy

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Location

Victoria, BC

Job Type

Part Time

Position Overview

Calian Health is seeking a part-time (22.5 hours/week) Mental Health Nurse with interest and experience in treating the military population, operational trauma and occupational health. As a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, you would provide Mental Health Nursing services to Canadian Armed Forces members in their exclusive outpatient clinic located at CFB Esquimalt, BC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio‑psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with Canadian Forces members.
• Provide direct client care and interventions based on the treatment plan consistent with psychiatric illness and diagnosis in the DSM‑V.
• Monitor client progress, evaluate and revise the treatment plan based on clients’ progress.
• Provide supportive counselling using evidence‑based practices such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Perspectives, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Design, revise, and provide psycho‑educational sessions on relaxation training, stress management, and anger management to individuals and groups.
• Provide and support health education for members, their support networks, and others associated with their care.
• Monitor medications for therapeutic responses and provide client education on medications including purpose, proper administration, intended effects, and side effects.
• Provide brief interventions to clients in acute distress and ensure the client has full access to internal and external health care services.
• Participate in inter‑disciplinary team meetings related to clinical care and service delivery by presenting the client’s case and providing status updates.
• Complete deployment‑related health activities, such as pre‑deployment or enhanced post‑deployment interviews.
• Provide recommendations to the client’s primary care provider on employment limitations based on clinic interpretation of the client’s health status.
• Communicate and liaise with other health care professionals and service agencies such as Veteran’s Affairs Canada and Military Family Resource Centres.
• Distribute local outreach material such as Mental Health awareness material to bases and units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized college or university.
• A certificate in Mental Health Nursing or certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association.
• At least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years in nursing practice performing a variety of mental health nursing activities such as supportive psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution‑focused therapy, counselling, and crisis intervention or management in an adult community setting.
• A Registered Nurse license from the provincial college in the province of practice.
• A current certification or willingness to obtain CPR Level C with AED.

Additional Requirements

You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.

Compensation Range

$62–68 per hour

Security Clearances

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.