Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) - (219535)
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Posted on:
14-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Coordinator Adult Tertiary this individual serves as the Mental Health Nurse in Cowichan Lodge - Adult Tertiary Facility. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team the Mental Health Nurse provides core mental health services including assessment treatment rehabilitation and support for clients in partnership with client family and community health care response to an identified client rehabilitation plan develops plans implements and maintains a full range of clinical services and client centered rehabilitation programs. Contributes to monitoring and enhancement of the physical site. Travel may be 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
A minimum of one years recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders 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 required. Must hold a valid BC Drivers License and if required must be able to obtain a class 4 Drivers License.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Recovery model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; learning theories of mental disorders and intervention strategies.
Knowledge of relevant mental health and legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to assess plan implement and evaluate mental health treatment programs;
- Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications and to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
- Ability to practice initiative good interpersonal crisis intervention leadership and teaching skills and effective communication and counseling with individuals families and groups;
- Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate.
Requirements
Key Skills
- Design
- Access Control System
- Apache Tomcat
- Dcom
- Informatica
- Insulation
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
