Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a dedicated nurse for their Intensive Case Management Team. This role focuses on providing essential mental health and substance use services within community settings, where collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare resources is paramount. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you'll develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs tailored to individual client needs. This position not only offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing complex care challenges but also emphasizes continuous improvement in quality and safety. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to work in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program required.
• Minimum two years MHSU nursing experience needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective Communication

Nursing Process

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Medication Administration

Behavioral Management

Adaptability

Education

Recognized Nursing Program

CPR Certification

Experience in MHSU Nursing

Job description

Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (204393)

Victoria Johnson Street Health Centre (Access & Community Services) - Victoria, BC V8W 1M8 CA (Primary)

Work Area: Multi-Site

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

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0700-1500

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular PT

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

Paid FTE: 0.74

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 52.50

Planned Start Date: Oct. 22 2024

Approximate End Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required: Required for Professional Registration

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.

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 as required. Provides core mental health and addictions services including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients in partnership with client, family and community health care resources. In response to an identified client rehabilitation plan, 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 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 registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Current CPR certification required.

Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies, including motivational interviewing. Knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of 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 i.e. such as assess (physical, mental/physiological/functional and environmental), plan, implement, make decisions, organize, prioritize, evaluate and communicate 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 ability to practice initiative, good interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership and teaching skills, and effective communication and counseling with individuals, families and groups; and demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate;
• Ability to adapt and accept 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.

This position is for the Complex Care Outreach Team (CCOT), a new Mental Health and Substance Use multidisciplinary team that will support adults with complex care needs that may include mental health, substance use and other health issues not adequately supported by current models of care.