MHSU Consultation Nurse (RNRPN) (222488)
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Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area. Functions as a clinical resource providing consultation as well as formal and informal education to nurses physicians other program teams community nurses and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Participates in developing implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of Island Health. Leads staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and education. Provides direct patient care collaboration and consultation to develop capacity to care for the patient in place.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area as asset;
Minimum of three years of recent related experience in Mental Health & Addictions and a working knowledge of mental health and addiction outpatient/community services/programs or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Competencies as outlined in Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice (4th Edition).
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan organize and evaluate patient care such as being able to conduct an age appropriate psychiatric assessment including risk to self/others and mental status.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in high-acuity situations.
- Ability to apply de-escalation skills with hostile/aggressive clients.
- Demonstrated experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
- Working knowledge of DSM IV diagnosis and related treatments the Infants Act Mental Health Act and the Child Family and Community Service Act.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric assessment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of adult learning.
- Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
- Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers physicians community agencies representatives patients/clients/residents and families.
Requirements
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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
