Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawal Management Services (RN/RPN) - (233291) Multi-Site Travel Requirement Shift Start Time/End Time Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) 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. 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 requirementsof the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of apersonal vehicle. Education,



Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed).

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.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues. Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal. Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial spiritual model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders.

Working knowledge of community resources. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to facilitate groups and demonstrate leadership through teaching, coaching and mentoring.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with internal and external contacts including community and facility contacts, staff, physicians, clients, families, agencies. Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues. basic computer skills.

A 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 setting of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. #

📌 Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Nanaimo