Crisis Response Services Nurse - Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT) (RN/RPN) - (235676)Pembroke Street Mental Health - MSHU (PSMH) - Victoria, BC V8T 1J5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirementShift Start Time/End Time0800-1913, 1030-2143, as requiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 - $59.52Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateSep. 28 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC 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 IMCRT Coordinator or designate, functions as a professional member of an inter-disciplinary crisis response team. Provides direct and indirect clinical service to the capital region and southern gulf islands, including crisis intervention, assessment of risk to self/others, psychiatric assessment and screening for access to mental health and addictions services, short term treatment planning and follow-up support, exploration of community resources and client needs, liaison and coordination with other community services and participation in planning priorities for service to adults with mental health & addictions problems.QUALIFICATIONS:Education,



Training And ExperienceRN/RPN plus two years recent directly related experience working with people experiencing mental illness in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessments, either institutionally or community based, 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 must be attached to application.Experience in suicide prevention, crisis intervention and stabilization, with a wide range of serious mental illnesses. Experience working with families of the mentally ill. Knowledge of and experience working with related legislation such as the Mental Health Act. Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment. Knowledge of interviewing, assessment, crisis intervention and suicide prevention techniques.Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license and may be required to use personal vehicle on a mileage reimbursement basis. Travel is a requirement of the position.This position may be part of a police partnership program and require an RCMP or Municipal Police Security Clearance as an expectation of the role.Skills And AbilitiesApply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing PracticeDemonstrate clinical competence congruent with crisis intervention and drug use/withdrawal management; Communicate effectively,



both verbally and in writingDeal with others effectively including demonstrated competence in resolving conflict, de-escalation, and collaborative problem-solving.Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skillsSound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathyWork independently in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervisionWork cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote cohesion and effective service deliveryPromote positive change and independencePrioritize and organize client demands made and care needsPhysically and emotionally carry out the duties of the positionOperate a personal computer with a variety of windows based softwareFoster good public relationsOperate related equipmentMaintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employerUse personal vehicle as required/directed.This nursing role is part of a multidisciplinary Crisis and Transitional Care team, supported by psychiatry and delivering community-based, clinically led crisis response. Nurses work in community settings, providing mobile, in-person crisis and short-term stabilization, and follow-up care for individuals of all ages experiencing mental health, substance use, or acute crises. The role requires solid independent clinical decision-making, along with expertise in substance use and mental health assessment, and crisis intervention to support continuity of care and stabilization.Additional ClausesA first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

📌 Crisis Response Services Nurse - Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Victoria