Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (215554)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The position involves providing vital community-based mental health services, including assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, along with the ability to work effectively in team settings and manage client needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program.
• Minimum two years MHSU nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
• Develop and implement client-centered rehabilitation programs.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nursing

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. 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 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 an identified client rehabilitation plan.

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, including assessment (physical, mental/physiological/functional, and environmental), planning, implementation, decision-making, organization, prioritization, evaluation, and communication;
• 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 behavior and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral 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.

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