Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) - (217571)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to provide direct nursing care and develop treatment programs in a specialized rehabilitation setting. The ideal candidate will have psychiatric nursing experience and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team and incorporates direct patient support and care management if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's psychiatric nursing experience with adults.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and core mental health services.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Contribute to monitoring and enhancement of physical site.

Skills

Assessing mental health treatment programs

Administering psychotropic medications

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the Manager or designate, this individual serves as a Mental Health Nurse in a specialized rehabilitation hospital or community MHSU locations. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, the Mental Health Nurse provides direct nursing care, core mental health services including assessment, treatment, harm reduction information and education, rehabilitation, and support for patients 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 consistent with current standards of professional practice. Contributes to monitoring and enhancement of the physical site.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

A minimum of one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Current CPR certification required.

Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; learning theories of mental disorder and intervention strategies.

Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health treatment programs;
• Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications and to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Ability to practice initiative, demonstrate good interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and groups;
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate.
• Travel is a requirement of this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

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