Société : Island Health Lieu : Victoria British Columbia
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And ExperienceGraduation from a recognized nursing program or a related health discipline, or Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, or Diploma with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area 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.
A minimum of three years of recent related experience in MHSU clinical services and at least 1 year of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License.Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies, legislation and practices in the area of Intensive Case Management, mental health and the criminal justice system;Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics and issues involved in the care of people with serious addictions and substance use, mental illness, aggressive behaviours, who may also be homeless;Understanding and practical experience in harm reduction practices.Demonstrated knowledge of program management principles, leadership skills, and collaborative practice principles;Demonstrated knowledge of the community service systems found South Island and experience operating from a multi-organizational service delivery perspective.Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education in general and functional rehabilitation in particular;Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, inter agency team;Ability to organize workload and set priorities;Ability to work independently in challenging environments;Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient/client/resident care;Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;Ability to teach using adult education principles;Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families. IslandHealth VictoriaBritishColumbia
