Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) - (215036)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Mental Health Nurse for the Cowichan Lodge - Adult Tertiary Facility. This role involves providing essential mental health services, including assessment and rehabilitation, in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must have recent psychiatric nursing experience and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. The position emphasizes patient safety and continuous improvement in quality of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Current CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides core mental health services including assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Develops and implements clinical services and rehabilitation programs.
• Works as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Counseling

Leadership

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

One year's recent psychiatric nursing experience

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the Coordinator Adult Tertiary, this individual serves as the Mental Health Nurse at Cowichan Lodge - Adult Tertiary Facility. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, the Mental Health Nurse provides core mental health services including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients in partnership with clients, families, and community health care resources. In response to an identified client rehabilitation plan, develops, plans, implements, and maintains a full range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs. Contributes to monitoring and enhancing the physical site. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements, potentially including the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• A minimum of one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with 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.
• Valid BC Driver's License; a Class 4 Driver's License may be required.

Knowledge

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Recovery model, assessment, treatment, and case management methodologies.
• Learning theories of mental disorders and intervention strategies.
• Relevant mental health legislation and consumer rights.

Skills and Abilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health treatment programs.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate initiative, interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, teaching, communication, and counseling skills.
• Manage aggressive behavior and utilize non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate.

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