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Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) - (214837)

Island Health

Victoria

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join their Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team. The role involves providing direct care and mental health services, collaborating with patients and families, and developing rehabilitation programs. Candidates should have psychiatric nursing experience and be registered with the BC College of Nurses.

Qualifications

  • Minimum one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults.
  • Registration as a practicing RN or RPN required.
  • Current CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care and mental health services including assessment and treatment.
  • Collaborate with clients, families, and community resources.
  • Develop and maintain client-centered rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Crisis intervention
Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Teaching skills
Assessment
Treatment planning

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in this position.

Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Nurse works in a specialized rehabilitation hospital or community MHSU locations. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, the nurse provides direct care, mental health services including assessment, treatment, harm reduction education, rehabilitation, and support for patients, collaborating with clients, families, and community resources. The nurse develops, plans, implements, and maintains clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs aligned with current professional standards. Additionally, the nurse contributes to monitoring and enhancing the physical site.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience
  • A minimum of one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults experiencing various mental disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
  • Current CPR certification required.
Knowledge
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment, treatment, and case management methodologies.
  • Learning theories of mental disorders and intervention strategies.
  • Relevant mental health legislation, including legal boundaries governing consumer rights.
Skills and Abilities
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health treatment programs.
  • Administer and monitor psychotropic medications and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Practice initiative, demonstrate good interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills; communicate effectively with individuals, families, and groups.
  • Manage aggressive behavior using non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate.
  • Travel is required; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1118.pdf

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