Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Serve as a Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse in a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team.
Provide core mental health and addictions services including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support.
Develop, plan, implement, and maintain client-centered rehabilitation programs based on identified rehabilitation plans.
Deliver services primarily in community settings, with services also occurring in facility settings as required.
Work in partnership with clients, families, and community health care resources.
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.
Practice crisis intervention and manage aggressive behaviour using non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate.
Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction
Close Date Location Victoria Pandora Avenue Health Centre (VPAHC) - Victoria, BC V8V 3P4 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1830, 0800-1900,: 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. 27 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
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.
Graduation from a recognized nursing program.
Minimum of two years adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
Minimum of six months of experience supporting clients with substance use issues 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 registrant.
Current CPR certification required.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment/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.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently in a community setting and effectively in a team environment.
Ability to administer and monitor side effects of psychotropic medications.
Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to adapt to change as the program evolves.
Physical ability to perform job duties and operate related equipment.
Travel is a requirement; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the program
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.