Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN)

Job title:

Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN)

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateMay. 30 2025LocationTillicum Apartments Residential Facility – Victoria, BC V8Z 1J6 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0700-1500 / 1500-2300Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeRegular PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 – $59.52Paid FTE0.50Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS35.63Planned Start DateJun. 3 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC 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 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.Under the general direction of the Manager or designate, this individual serves as the Mental Health Nurse in a specialized rehabilitation hospital or community MHSU locations. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, the Mental Health Nurse provides direct nursing care, core mental health services including assessment, treatment, harm reduction information and education, rehabilitation, and support for patients in partnership with client, family and community health care resources. In response to an identified client rehabilitation plan, develops, plans, implements, and maintains a full range of clinical services and client centered rehabilitation programs consistent with current standards of professional practice. Contributes to monitoring and enhancement of the physical site.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA minimum of one year’s recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders, 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. Current CPR certification required.Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; learning theories of mental disorder and intervention strategies.Knowledge of relevant mental health and legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights.Skills And Abilities

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate mental health treatment programs;
• Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications and to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Ability to practice initiative, good interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership and teaching skills and effective communication and counseling with individuals, families and groups;
• Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate.
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesBCNU: 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.

Expected salary

Location

Victoria, BC

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:53:48 GMT

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