Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (215792)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse to join their Intensive Case Management Team. The position involves delivering core mental health services in community settings, collaborating with clients and healthcare resources. Candidates should hold a recognized nursing degree and have relevant experience in mental health and substance use.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
• At least six months supporting clients with substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health and addiction services, including assessment and treatment.
• Develops and maintains clinical services based on client rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork skills

Flexibility

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Current CPR certification

Registration with the 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. 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, the incumbent serves as a Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse within a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily delivered 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 client support, collaborating with clients, families, and community healthcare resources. Based on an identified client rehabilitation plan, the nurse develops, plans, implements, and maintains a comprehensive range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program, with a 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 the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN. Current CPR certification is required.

Knowledge of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment and treatment methodologies, and case management; including motivational interviewing. Knowledge of relevant legislation, community MHSU programs, services, resources, and promotion. Familiarity with other health disciplines, including primary care physicians, and their roles in client care.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in applying the nursing process in mental health treatment, including assessment (physical, mental, physiological, functional, environmental), planning, implementation, decision-making, organization, prioritization, evaluation, and communication;
• Ability to administer and monitor psychotropic medication side effects;
• Capacity to work independently in a community setting;
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment;
• Interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills, along with effective counseling and critical thinking abilities;
• Skill in managing aggressive behaviors and utilizing non-violent crisis intervention techniques where appropriate;
• Flexibility to adapt to program changes;
• Physical capability to perform job duties;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Travel is required; transportation arrangements must meet operational needs.

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