Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse; RN​/RPN

Position: Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN)
Location: Port McNeill

Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN) - (237042)
Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:30-19:00

Days Off

Monday

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse provides intake, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and drug use problems and their caregivers/families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness. Two (2) years recent related experience. A significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues. Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.

Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses. Knowledge of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.

Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness;

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Deal with others effectively

Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills

Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy

Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision

Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Promote positive change and independence

Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs

Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position

Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software

Foster good public relations

Operate related equipment

Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer