Outreach ACT Nurse - Mental Health & Addictions

Island Health; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is looking for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Nurse. You will provide core mental health and addictions services within community settings, focusing on client-centered rehabilitation. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant experience in psychiatric nursing, and current CPR certification. This casual role involves travel across multiple sites, contributing to a multidisciplinary team focused on mental health care and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimumone year's psychiatric nursing experience with adults.
• Six months of experience supporting mental health clients in a community setting.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and addictions services in community settings.
• Develop and maintain clinical services and rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

A regional health authority in Canada is looking for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Nurse. You will provide core mental health and addictions services within community settings, focusing on client-centered rehabilitation. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant experience in psychiatric nursing, and current CPR certification. This casual role involves travel across multiple sites, contributing to a multidisciplinary team focused on mental health care and service improvement.