Provide intake, nursing and clinical assessments for clients with mental health and/or alcohol and drug use problems.
Deliver intervention and treatment, including consultation and referral for clients and their caregivers/families.
Apply the nursing process in accordance with BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
Demonstrate clinical competence in the care and treatment of mental illness.
Communicate effectively with clients and families, both verbally and in writing.
Work independently with limited supervision and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
Promote positive change and independence in clients.
Prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
Maintain a commitment to continued professional development.
Operate a personal computer with Windows-based software and operate related equipment
Requirements summary
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
Recognized post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness.
Two (2) years recent related experience.
Significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues.
Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
Knowledge of available programs and their interrelationships for community care.
Knowledge of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, change process, and community dynamics (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Valid BC Driver's License.
Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate a personal computer with Windows-based software
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPNRecognized post-basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illnessJudgmentOrganizational skillsProblem solvingTeaching skillsPublic relationsMultidisciplinary team collaborationNursing processOperating related equipmentTact and empathyClinical consultationMental health assessmentReferral coordinationPrioritization and organization of client demandsSubstance use assessmentPsychiatric nursingCommunication (verbal and written)
Job description
Close Date Location Comox Valley MH & Addiction Services (CVMHAS) - Courtenay, BC V9N 2N7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:30-16:30 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jun. 29 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 31 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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 the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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. Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health & Addiction Services Nurse provides intake, nursing and clinical assessments, intervention, treatment, consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and drug use problems and their caregivers/families.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness. Two (2) years recent related experience. A significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues. Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses. Knowledge of 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 Abilities
Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness;
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Deal with others effectively
Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
Independent work with limited supervision
Intervention and treatment planning
Client assessment and observation
Use of Windows-based software
Use of personal vehicle
Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Promote positive change and independence
Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position
Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software
Foster good public relations
Operate related equipment
Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer
Use personal vehicle Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1903.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. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
