Team Lead (RN/RPN) - (213847)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Lead to oversee daily operations in mental health and substance use services. This role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and quality improvement, ensuring effective client transitions and fostering collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in harm reduction practices and mental health, alongside effective communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing client care and community support, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of experience in MHSU clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in daily operations and service evaluation.
• Act as a communication liaison between teams and organizations.

Skills

Intensive Case Management

Harm Reduction Practices

Mental Health Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Assessment Skills

Education

Graduation from recognized nursing program

Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

CNA 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 are priorities shared by everyone; thus, continuous quality and safety improvements are inherent in this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Team Lead provides leadership in daily operations, aligning with Island Health's Vision and Mission statements. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating services that reflect the Mental Health and Substance Use vision, including a harm reduction philosophy.

The Team Lead acts as a communication liaison between the multidisciplinary team, emergency health services, and community organizations, fostering cross-service relationships to ensure effective client transitions. Demonstrates a harm reduction approach, providing assessment, brief interventions, treatment, rehabilitation/recovery, outreach, and service navigation supports in line with provincial Standards and Guidelines.

The role provides leadership and mentorship to the multidisciplinary team, serving as a role model and coach to support professional development and achievement of unit/service goals. Takes a long-term view of operations and patient/client/resident care, addressing issues impacting overall quality. Participates in policy development, standard setting, and contributes to monitoring and developing the operational plan. Leads quality and risk management activities and engages in program and community development as appropriate.

Travel may be required, with transportation arrangements meeting operational needs and potentially involving the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program or related health discipline, or an Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, or a Diploma with CNA certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Minimum three years of recent related experience in MHSU clinical services and at least one year of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current theories, technologies, legislation, and practices in Intensive Case Management, mental health, and the criminal justice system.
• Understanding of issues related to caring for individuals with serious addictions, mental illness, aggressive behaviors, and homelessness.
• Practical experience in harm reduction practices.
• Knowledge of program management, leadership, and collaborative practice principles.
• Familiarity with community service systems in South Island and multi-organizational service delivery.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and functional rehabilitation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently in challenging environments.
• Competence in planning, organizing, and evaluating care.
• Assessment skills for learning needs across the lifespan.
• Teaching ability using adult education principles.
• Effective interaction with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, patients/clients/residents, and families.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3747.pdf