Mental Wellness
3 weeks ago
OverviewMental Wellness & Substance Use Outreach Nurse — 1-year position. Under the direction of the Social Development Manager, the MWSU Outreach Nurse provides critical healthcare services focused on mental health and substance use, primarily through a harm reduction approach. For some clients, this includes advocacy for access to prescription medications provided by external agencies and, when appropriate and authorized, prescribing medications consistent with new scopes of practice for nurses in response to opioid use disorder. This approach aims to prevent overdoses and death.The CandidateProvide clinical guidance for, and actively participate in, the development and implementation of new and improved mental wellness and substance use programming. Examples include OAT, Managed Alcohol Programs, support for home detox and contributing to the establishment of a full suite of pre- and post-treatment support programs for members in recovery.Provide outreach health services in community member homes, shelters, and camps, including wound care and basic health assessments.Educate and provide consultation to community members and staff, based on identified needs concerning high-risk factors, recovery, and community practices related to mental illness and addictions.Arrange and/or provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counselling, and health teaching; report any unusual circumstances to the immediate Supervisor.Provide care in the following areas: adult care; prenatal/postnatal patient care for mothers in active substance use; treat minor acute illnesses and injuries; administration and dispensing of medications based on doctors’ direction; consultation with physicians and other nurses.Advocates on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations; participate in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available programs and services and are assisted in utilizing those services.Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position.Qualifications, Skills and AbilitiesBachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Psychiatric Nursing with a Mental Health component.Two (2) years' recent, related experience in Mental Health and Substance Use nursing.Certified Practice Opioid Use Disorder (CP-OUD) Certification preferred; training may be provided.Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.CPR certification within four (4) months of employment.Valid driver’s license, a current vehicle insurance certificate, and access to reliable transportation.Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with clients, their families, management, staff and external stakeholders.Ability to write clear and accurate reports.Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.A clear and acceptable Criminal Record Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Mental Wellness and Substance Use Social Worker
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Sechelt, Canada Shishalh Nation Full timeAll Jobs • Mental Wellness and Substance Use Social Worker Mental Wellness and Substance Use Social Worker Company The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen...
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Mental Wellness and Substance Use Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Sechelt, Canada shíshálh Nation Full time**The Position**: Under the general supervision of the Social Development Manager, the Mental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) Social Worker is a registered Social Worker (RSW) who provides mental wellness and substance use prevention programming and psychosocial and cultural support to Priority Populations. These are shíshálh Nation community members who...
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Sechelt, Canada shíshálh Nation Full timeThe PositionThe Mental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) Social Worker is a registered Social Worker (RSW) who provides mental wellness and substance use prevention programming, psychosocial support and cultural supports to Priority Populations. The incumbent will provide an advanced level of specialized expertise in case management for clients with Mental...
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Outreach Nurse: Mental Wellness
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Sechelt, Canada Shishalh Nation Full timeA local First Nation community is seeking a Mental Wellness & Substance Use Outreach Nurse for a 1-year position. Responsibilities include providing critical healthcare services focused on mental health and substance use, advocating for access to treatment, and implementing new programming. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with mental...
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Outreach Nurse: Mental Wellness
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Sechelt, Canada Nexgen HR Services Full timeThe PositionOur client is looking for a Mental Wellness and Substance Use Outreach Nurse who will provide critical healthcare services focused on mental health and substance use, primarily through a harm reduction approach. For some clients, this will mean advocating for seamless access to prescription medications provided by external agencies (i.e.,...
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Mental Wellness
4 weeks ago
Sechelt, Canada Shishalh Nation Full timeOverview Mental Wellness & Substance Use Outreach Nurse — 1-year position. Under the direction of the Social Development Manager, the MWSU Outreach Nurse provides critical healthcare services focused on mental health and substance use, primarily through a harm reduction approach. For some clients, this includes advocacy for access to prescription...
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Compassionate Mental Health
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