Job Description

Close Date

Sep. 16 2023

Location

Victoria Pandora Avenue Health Centre - Victoria, BC V8V 3P4 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$47.77 - $65.12

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Sep. 19 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 10 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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

Yes



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 responsibility shared by everyone; 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, participates in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating an assertive Case Management outreach team in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of Island Health and Mental Health & Substance Use. Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, clinical staff, physicians, other program teams, community service providers and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises the multidisciplinary Island Health team members and coordinates team operations in conjunction with appropriate psychiatric support to ensure services excellence and assigns work as required. Responsible for a reduced clinical caseload and the teaching, in group and individual settings, of staff with a variety of health education needs. Travels to other health care provider sites as required; travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.. Provides direct patient/client/resident care, teaching and problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program or a related health discipline, or Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, or Diploma with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Minimum of three years of recent related experience in area, including one year of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies, legislation and practices in the area of Assertive Community Treatment, mental health and the criminal justice system;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics and issues involved in the care of people with serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse and addictions, aggressive behaviour who may be homeless;
• Demonstrated knowledge of program management principles;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the service systems found in urban down town environments and how to operate effectively in this environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education in general and functional rehabilitation in particular;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, inter agency team;
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities;
• Ability to work independently in challenging urban environments;
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient/client/resident care;
• Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;
• Ability to teach using adult education principles;
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

BCNU: Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU

Island Health