Job Description

Close Date

Apr. 30 2023

Location

MHSU-COR & SUSO - Nanaimo, BC V9R 4V8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1903/1200-2233

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$36.23 - $47.58

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

May. 8 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 31 2023

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)

Required for Professional Registration



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 as a member of a multidisciplinary care team in a variety of settings in the community, the Crisis Services Nurse provides crisis intervention and stabilization, nursing and clinical assessments, consultation and referral for clients presenting in person, by referral or via the Crisis Services Network with mental health and/or alcohol and drug use crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognised post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness; two (2) years recent related experience. A significant understanding of mental health, alcohol and drug use/withdrawal management, and concurrent disorder 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, addiction and/or concurrent disorders. Knowledge of mental health and alcohol and drug use/withdrawal management triage and assessments, crisis intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; or an equivalent combination of education, training

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 crisis intervention and drug use/withdrawal management;
• 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 in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings, 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
• Use personal vehicle

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Additional information for applicants

This is a street (homelessness) and crisis intervention clinician nurse position that will work on the Community Outreach Response (COR) service.

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