Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as a Nurse in the Intensive Case Management Team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, delivering essential mental health and addictions services in community settings. You'll work collaboratively with clients and families, implementing individualized rehabilitation plans and utilizing your expertise in crisis intervention and communication. With a strong focus on quality improvement and client-centered care, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about mental health and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program with MHSU experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide core mental health and addictions services in community settings.
• Develop and maintain clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in nursing process for mental health treatment

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to manage aggressive behavior

Strong interpersonal skills

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

Job description

Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (213730)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0800-1900

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 0.75

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 53.33

Planned Start Date: May 12, 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? Yes, for working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults (Criminal Record Check required)

Professional Registration: Required for employment

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 quality and safety improvement is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program with at least two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience. Minimum 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 required.

Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment, treatment, case management methodologies, including motivational interviewing. Knowledge of relevant legislation, community MHSU programs, services, resources, and promotion. Understanding of other health disciplines and their roles 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' side effects;
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a community setting;
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team;
• Strong interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, teaching, counseling, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and utilize non-violent crisis intervention techniques;
• Adaptability to program changes;
• Physical ability to perform job duties;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Reliable transportation to meet operational requirements, as travel is a position requirement.