Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (213440)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing essential mental health and addiction services in community settings, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with various health professionals. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving the lives of individuals in need of support and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in nursing process for mental health treatment

Ability to administer and monitor psychotropic medication

Crisis intervention and behavioral management

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

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 of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Position Overview

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, with facility-based services as required. The nurse provides core mental health and addictions services, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support, in partnership with clients, families, and community health resources. Based on an identified rehabilitation plan, the nurse develops, plans, implements, and maintains 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, resources, and promotion.
• Roles of other health disciplines, including primary care physicians, in client care.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using the nursing process for mental health treatment, including assessment, planning, implementation, decision-making, organization, prioritization, evaluation, and communication.
• Ability to administer and monitor psychotropic medication side effects.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills, with effective communication and counseling abilities.
• 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.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD3756.pdf