Nurse - Intensive Case Management Team (RN/RPN) - (237313) Campbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services (CRMHAS) - Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6 CA (Primary) Multi-Site Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required 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 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 team leader or designate, serves as a Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse in a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily provided in community settings but may also occur in facility settings as required.

Provides core mental health and addictions services including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients 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. Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized nursing program plus a minimum of two years adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.





A minimum of six months of experience supporting clients with substance use issues in a community setting 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. Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies

- Knowledge of community MHSU programs, services, resources and promotion. Knowledge of other health disciplines (including primary care physicians) and their role in client care. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to use the nursing process in mental health treatment programs i.e. such as assess (physical, mental/physiological/functional and environmental), plan, implement, make decisions, organize, prioritize, evaluate and communicate as required
- Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications
- Ability to work independently in a community setting
- 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 Program A 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.

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