Close Date Location Island Mental Health - Victoria, BC V8X 1J5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0830-1630 Days Off Weekend/Stats, As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jan. 9 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description

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.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator or designate, the Developmental Disability Community Mental Health Nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary care team that works within the organization s framework and standards, within a habilitative focused model. This role provides, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, outreach and consultation services to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-existing mental health disorder, severe challenging behavior and or substance misuse, within the Vancouver Island/Gulf Island areas..

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Canadian Nurses Association certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing; Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness; Two (2) years recent related experience including working with persons with developmental disabilities and/or mental heath and addictions disorders; A significant understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues; Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act and the Guardianship Act; Knowledge of available programs such as community agencies, partner organizations including Provincial Assessment Center, Community Living BC and Ministry of Children & Family Development, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with developmental disabilities, mental health and addictions illnesses; Knowledge of developmental disabilities, 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 AbilitiesAbility to apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.Demonstrated competence congruent within the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery focused model in collaboration with client's support network, as a member of a interdisciplinary care team, the care and treatment of concurrent disordersCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writingDemonstrated interpersonal skillsDemonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skillsDemonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathyWork collaboratively as part of a interdisciplinary team, partnering with community agencies to provide continuity of carePromote positive change and independencePrioritize and organize workloadAbility to carry out the duties of the positionOperate a personal computer with a variety of windows based softwareFoster good public relationsOperate related equipment Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1110.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU