Provide mental health and addictions nursing services in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) or intensive outreach team.
Deliver core services including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients in partnership with clients, families, and community health resources.
Develop, plan, implement, and maintain clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs based on identified client rehabilitation plans.
Provide services primarily in community settings, with possible facility-based services as required.
Administer and monitor side effects of psychotropic medications.
Use the nursing process to assess physical, mental/physiological/functional, and environmental factors; plan, implement, decide, organize, prioritize, evaluate, and communicate as required.
Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management, including non-violent crisis intervention techniques where appropriate.
Manage aggressive behaviour using appropriate techniques.
Work independently in the community while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Operate applicable computer systems and related equipment
Requirements summary
Graduation from a recognized nursing program.
Minimum of one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders.
Minimum of six months of experience supporting mental health clients in a community setting (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or practicing RPN.
Current CPR certification required.
Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment/treatment and case management methodologies.
Knowledge of mental health and addictions legislation and consumer rights boundaries.
Knowledge of community mental health and addictions programs, services, resources, and promotion.
Knowledge of other health disciplines (including primary care physicians) and their role in client care.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to administer and monitor psychotropic medications.
Ability to work independently in a community setting and cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to practice initiative, interpersonal skills, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills.
Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Physical ability to perform job duties.
Ability to operate related equipment and applicable computer systems.
Valid Class 5 BC driver's license and use of a personal vehicle to travel between work sites.
Travel is a regular/on-going requirement between multiple sites.
Criminal Record Check required (CRC required for access to children or vulnerable adults)
Graduation from a recognized nursing programRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrantCurrent CPR certification requiredInterpersonal skillsCase managementCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary teamworkOperating related equipmentAggressive behaviour managementMental health and addictions assessmentPsychiatric nursingCritical thinking and problem solvingCommunication (verbal and written)Travel between multiple sitesPsychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) modelNursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate, communicate)
Job description
Close Date Location Eric Martin Pavilion (EMP) - Victoria, BC V8R 4Z3 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 As Required Days Off 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 Jul. 6 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 & Addictions Nurse in a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment or intensive outreach 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 one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders. A minimum of six months of experience supporting mental health clients 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; learning theories of mental disorder and intervention strategies. Knowledge of relevant mental health and addictions legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights. Knowledge of community mental health and addictions programs, services, resources and promotion. Knowledge of other health disciplines (including primary care physicians) and their role in client care. Skills And Abilities
Administering and monitoring psychotropic medications
Non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management
Independent work in community settings
Teaching and counseling (individuals, families, groups)
Operating computer systems
Valid Class 5 BC driver's license
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.
Ability to operate applicable computer systems
Valid Class 5 BC driver's license and use of a personal vehicle available to travel between work sites.
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/JD1120.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
