Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (RN/RPN) - (234842)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time09:00-17:00Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 - $59.52Paid FTE0.74Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS52.5Planned Start DateSep. 14 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Jan. 20 2028Pending 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.Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse provides intake, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and drug use problems and their caregivers/families.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness. Two (2) years recent related experience. A significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use 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. Knowledge of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.Skills And AbilitiesApply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness; Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingDeal with others effectivelySound organizational, problem solving and teaching skillsSound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathyWork independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervisionWork cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary teamPromote 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 employerA first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementingmNPRsas a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working workplace of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

📌 Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Nanaimo