Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN)
Island Health
Close DateLocationPembroke Street Mental Health – MSHU – Victoria, BC V8T 1J5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0830-1630Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 – $59.52Paid FTE0.74Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS52.50Planned Start DateOct. 29 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Mar. 31 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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.Reporting to the Manager or designate and utilizing a holistic approach for client assessments, planning, organizing, and implementing care following the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model, and in accordance with established standard, policies and practices. The Nurse provides care to clients with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders through all phases and in a variety of community settings such as detox, stabilization, in-home, and out-reach for withdrawal management at various locations.Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Up to two years recent related experience working with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders in a variety of settings including detox, stabilization, in-home and outpatient.Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed). Current CPR certification. Knowledge of applicable legislation. Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Current First Aid certification. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate within first three (3) months of employment.Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.Valid BC Driver’s License.Skills And Abilities
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsExperience with community based substance use service provision and knowledge of appropriate resources is required.
Victoria, BC
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:18:55 GMT
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