Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority dedicated to improving mental health and substance use services. As a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive care and support to clients in community settings. Your expertise in psychosocial rehabilitation and effective communication will be essential in implementing client-centered rehabilitation programs. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, all while working collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals. If you're passionate about mental health and ready to contribute to a supportive community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of MHSU nursing experience required.
• Experience supporting clients with substance use issues in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide core mental health and addictions services in community settings.
• Develop, plan, implement, and maintain clinical services and rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Mental health treatment process

Crisis intervention

Leadership and counseling

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the team leader or designate, the Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse serves in a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily provided in community settings, but may also occur in facility settings as required. The nurse provides core mental health and addictions services, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients, in partnership with clients, families, and community health resources. Based on an identified client rehabilitation plan, the nurse develops, plans, implements, and maintains a full range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program.
• Minimum of two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
• At least six months 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.
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment, treatment, and case management methodologies, including motivational interviewing.
• Relevant legislation and community MHSU programs, services, and resources.
• Role of other health disciplines, including primary care physicians, in client care.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the nursing process for mental health treatment, including assessment, planning, implementation, decision-making, organization, prioritization, evaluation, and communication.
• Ability to administer and monitor psychotropic medications and their side effects.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, teaching, counseling, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior using non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.
• Adaptability to program changes.
• Physical ability to perform job duties and operate related equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required by the position, with transportation arrangements meeting operational needs.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3756.pdf