Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (215741)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse to join a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. The role involves delivering integrated mental health and addiction services within community settings, developing client-centered programs, and requires specific nursing qualifications and experience. If you're an RN or RPN with a passion for mental health support and a commitment to patient care, we encourage you to apply and make a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides core mental health and addiction services including assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Develops and implements full range of clinical services based on client rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Crisis intervention

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the team leader or designate, the nurse serves as a Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse within a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily provided in community settings, but may also occur in facility settings as needed. The nurse provides core mental health and addiction services, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support, in partnership with clients, families, and community health resources. Based on an identified client 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 plus at least two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience. A minimum of 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 is required.

Knowledge

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment, treatment, and case management methodologies, including motivational interviewing.
• Relevant legislation.
• Community MHSU programs, services, resources, and promotion.
• Other health disciplines and their roles in client care, including primary care physicians.

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 monitor and manage side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Capability to work independently in a community setting.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team.
• Initiative, interpersonal skills, crisis intervention, leadership, teaching, counseling, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and utilize non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving program requirements.
• Physical ability to perform job duties and operate related equipment.
• Must meet operational transportation requirements, as travel is a component of the role.

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