Close Date Apr. 12 2026 Location Victoria Pandora Avenue Health Centre (VPAHC) - Victoria, BC V8V 3P4 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 0800-1830 Days Off Thursday, Friday, Saturday Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date May. 4 2026 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. 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.
Qualifications
- 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. Current CPR certification required. Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; including motivational interviewing. Knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of community MHSU programs, services, resources and promotion. Knowledge of other health disciplines (including primary care physicians) and their role in client care. Skills And Abilities
- 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 work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment;
- Demonstrated ability to practice initiative, good interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership and teaching skills, and effective communication and counseling with individuals, families and groups; and demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate;
- Ability to adapt and accept change as the program evolves;
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job;
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Program Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3756.pdf Additional information for applicants A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. This posting is for a permanent nurse case manager on ICM1. The intensive case management team is a multidisciplinary shared care model that supports individuals with persistent and severe substance use disorder. The team practices from a harm reduction philosophy, lived experience is an asset. This is a dynamic nursing role that includes harm reduction interventions, such as iMAP, MHSU assessments/monitoring, chronic disease mgmt/primary care support, and woundcare. A robust orientation will be provided. A reliable vehicle is required for this outreach based position. Please contact morgan.boc@islandhealth.ca for more information. Additional Clauses BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
