Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (214036)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing essential mental health and addictions services in community settings, emphasizing patient-centered care and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, crisis intervention abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement in patient safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 clinical services and rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Crisis intervention skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage aggressive behavior

Adaptability to program changes

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Description: Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse

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. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the team leader or designate, the MHSU Nurse serves within a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily provided in community settings, but may also occur in facility settings as required. The role involves providing 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 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, resources, and promotion.
• 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.
• Capability to work independently and effectively in a community setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• 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 and operate related equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel, with transportation arrangements meeting operational requirements.

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