MHAS Nurse RN/RPN - Intake

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority located in Strathcona Regional District, Campbell River, is seeking a Mental Health and Addictions Nurse - Intake. This role involves conducting assessments, providing interventions, and facilitating treatment for clients facing mental health and addiction issues. Candidates must be registered nurses with specialized education in psychiatric nursing, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The position offers a chance to work collaboratively within a dedicated healthcare team to promote client recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience in mental health and addiction.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of community care programs and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide central intake and advanced nursing assessments.
• Liaise with healthcare providers for comprehensive care.
• Facilitate treatment and referrals for clients in need.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Client assessment skills

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN

Post basic education related to psychiatric nursing

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Clinical Coordinator or designate. Works within the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery focused model. As a member of an inter-professional care team, the Mental Health and Addictions Nurse - Intake provides, central intake, advanced nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, and referral for clients experiencing mental health and alcohol & drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families. Liaises with general practitioner, psychiatrist, in-patient unit, community mental health services, other healthcare providers and agencies to provide services that are continuous in all phases of mental health, alcohol and drug addiction, and concurrent disorders care and support. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness; Two (2) years recent related experience; A significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues; Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses; Knowledge of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate competence congruent within the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery focused model, as a member of an inter-professional care team, the care and treatment of concurrent disorders.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Work collaboratively as part of a inter-professional team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1122.pdf