Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Nurse for the Intensive Case Management Team in Campbell River. The nurse will provide essential mental health and addictions services, partnering with families and community resources. Key qualifications include graduation from a recognized nursing program, registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and a minimum of two years of nursing experience. The role involves working in community settings, delivering support per identified rehabilitation plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of MHSU nursing experience.
• Six months of experience supporting clients with substance use issues.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse in a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement clinical services and rehabilitation programs.
• Monitor side effects of psychotropic medications.

Skills

Communication

Mental health treatment

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

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

Job description

Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (227547)

Campbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services (CRMHAS) – Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6 CA (Primary).

Under the general direction of the team leader or designate, the candidate serves as a Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse in a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily provided in community settings and, when necessary, in facility settings. The role delivers core mental health and addictions services encompassing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support for clients in partnership with families and community health resources. In response to an identified client rehabilitation plan, the nurse develops, plans, implements and maintains a full range of clinical services and client‑centered rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program plus a minimum of two years adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
• A minimum of six months of experience supporting clients with substance use issues in a community setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment, treatment and case‑management methodologies including motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and community MHSU programs, services, resources and promotion.
• Knowledge of other health disciplines, including primary care physicians, and their role in client care.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to use the nursing process in mental health treatment programs, including assessment of physical, mental/physiological, functional and environmental factors; planning; implementation; decision making; organization; prioritization; evaluation; and communication as required.
• Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, good interpersonal skills, crisis intervention, leadership and teaching skills, effective communication and counseling with individuals, families and groups; and demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and use non‑violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate.
• Ability to adapt to change as the program evolves.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Program.

A first in Canada, minimum nurse‑to‑patient ratios (mNPRs) are implemented by the BC Island Health Authority to improve the working environment of nurses and enhance quality care for patients. The rotation schedule is Thursday and Friday 08:00–16:00 and alternating Wednesdays 08:00–14:30.