MHAS Nurse RN/RPN - Intake - (222074)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Alberni is seeking a registered nurse (RN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) to join their team. The role involves working with clients affected by mental health and substance use issues, requiring a deep understanding of related legislation and treatment methodologies. Candidates must have recent experience and strong communication skills, along with registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Qualifications

• Two years recent related experience in mental health or drug use issues.
• Valid BC Driver's License required.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.

Skills

Ability to apply nursing process

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Judgment and observation skills

Team collaboration

Ability to prioritize workload

Computer skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post basic education related to psychiatric nursing

Job description

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

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