Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (216372)

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

Job summary

Une opportunité unique se présente au sein d'Island Health pour le poste d'infirmier en santé mentale et en toxicomanie. Vous jouerez un rôle essentiel au sein d'une équipe de gestion de cas intensifs, fournissant des services cliniques en milieu communautaire tout en collaborant étroitement avec les clients, leurs familles et d'autres professionnels de la santé. Ce poste exige non seulement une expertise infirmière, mais également des compétences dans la méthode d'intervention en crise et une capacité à travailler de manière autonome dans un environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• Minimum de deux ans d'expérience en soins infirmiers MHSU pour adultes ou enfants.
• Compétences en évaluation, traitement et gestion de cas.
• Certificat CPR actuel requis.

Responsibilities

• Fournir services de santé mentale et de toxicomanie en milieu communautaire.
• Développer et maintenir des programmes de réhabilitation centrés sur le client.
• Travailler avec des équipes interdisciplinaires et des ressources communautaires.

Skills

Communication efficace

Évaluation des besoins

Intervention en crise

Gestion des comportements

Travail en équipe

Pensée critique

Education

Diplôme en soins infirmiers reconnu

Inscription au 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 of 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 addictions services, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients in partnership with clients, families, and community health care resources. In response to 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. 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 or RPN. Current CPR certification 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 (including primary care physicians) and their role in client care.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use the nursing process in mental health treatment programs: assess (physical, mental/physiological/functional, and environmental), plan, implement, make decisions, organize, prioritize, evaluate, and communicate as required.
• 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.
• Interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, teaching, communication, and counseling skills; critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate.
• Adaptability to program evolution and change.
• Physical ability to perform job duties and operate related equipment.
• Travel is required; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the program.

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