MHAS Nurse RN/RPN - Intake - (213137)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health and Addictions Nurse to join their inter-professional care team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential intake services, advanced clinical assessments, and treatment for clients facing mental health and addiction challenges. Your expertise will ensure seamless collaboration with various healthcare providers, promoting a holistic approach to patient care. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on individuals and families in the community, all while adhering to the highest standards of nursing practice. If you are passionate about mental health and ready to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with experience in mental health.
• Two years of recent experience in mental health and addiction care.

Responsibilities

• Provide central intake and advanced nursing assessments for mental health clients.
• Liaise with healthcare providers to ensure continuous care.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Client Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in psychiatric nursing

Tools

Windows-based software

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 practitioners, psychiatrists, in-patient units, community mental health services, and 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: Education, Training And Experience

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 with the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery focused model, as a member of an inter-professional care team, in 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 an 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.