MHAS Nurse RN/RPN - Intake - (222417)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization for mental health services in Victoria, Canada, is hiring a Mental Health and Addictions Nurse - Intake. The role involves providing clinical assessments, treatment, and referral for clients with mental health and addiction issues. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with expertise in psychiatric nursing and a valid BC Driver's License. Collaboration with healthcare providers is essential, and the role may require travel to provide support across various services.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent related experience in mental health nursing.
• Significant understanding of mental health and addiction issues.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing and clinical assessments.
• Liaise with healthcare providers for continuous support.
• Conduct intervention and referral for clients.
• Travel as required for patient assessments.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Client assessment

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing

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: 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 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