Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (216109)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a dedicated Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse for its multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. The role involves providing essential mental health and addiction services, ensuring client rehabilitation through assessment and tailored treatment. The ideal candidate possesses a nursing degree with relevant experience and a strong commitment to improving community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
• Experience supporting clients with substance use issues.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provides core mental health and addiction services, including assessment and treatment.
• Develops and maintains client-centered rehabilitation programs.
• Works independently in community settings.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Leadership

Counseling

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN

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 in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

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 but may also occur in facility settings as required. The nurse provides core mental health and addiction services, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients, 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 a minimum of two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience. At least 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 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. Familiarity with community MHSU programs, services, resources, and promotion. Understanding of other health disciplines, including primary care physicians, and their role in client care.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in using 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;
• Ability to work independently in a community setting;
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team;
• Strong interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills, with effective counseling abilities with individuals, families, and groups; critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and utilize non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques;
• Adaptability to program changes;
• Physical capability to perform job duties;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Willingness and ability to travel as required by the position, with transportation arrangements meeting operational needs.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3756.pdf