MHSU Consultation Nurse; RN​/RPN

MHSU Consultation Nurse (RN/RPN) - (222488)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Shift:  /  (Days Off: As required) | Vacancy Type:
Casual | Salary: $49.20 - $67.08 per hour | Planned

Start Date:

Dec. 8 2025

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area.

Functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation as well as formal and informal education to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of Island Health. Leads staff and assigns work as required.

Responsible for patient assessment and education. Provides direct patient care, collaboration, and consultation to develop capacity to care for the patient in place.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program, with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area as asset;

Minimum of three years of recent related experience in Mental Health & Addictions and a working knowledge of mental health and addiction outpatient/community services/programs or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies as outlined in Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice (4th Edition).

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care such as being able to conduct an age appropriate psychiatric assessment, including risk to self/others and mental status.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure, in high-acuity situations.
• Ability to apply de-escalation skills with hostile/aggressive clients.
• Demonstrated experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
• Working knowledge of DSM IV diagnosis and related treatments, the Infants Act, Mental Health Act, and the Child, Family and Community Service Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of adult learning.
• Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.

MHSU Consultation Nurses provide leadership, education, and support for MHSU-related patients and their care teams throughout Royal Jubilee or VGH Hospital. This will be an expansion of the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison program. Please note, this position includes weekends (not VGH) and statutory holidays. Bachelors degree and/or Canadian Nurse Association certification preferred. A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC!

Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.