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Mental Health Crisis Nurse Specialist

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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Qualifications and Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mental Health Crisis Nurse to join our team at Island Health. To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
  • Competencies as outlined in Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice (2nd Edition).
  • A minimum of two (2) years recent experience working with a multi-disciplinary team with children and youth with acute mental illness; crisis or emergency mental health experience an asset.
  • Recent training in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent and current CPR certification required.
  • Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (Certificate) (CPMHN{C}) an asset.
Key Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Crisis Nurse, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting age-appropriate psychiatric assessments, including risk to self/others and mental status.
  • Working knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses, including substance use concerns and related treatments.
  • Providing suicide prevention and crisis intervention services.
  • Developing and implementing de-escalation strategies for hostile/aggressive clients.
  • Working effectively and efficiently under pressure, in high-acuity situations.
  • Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
  • Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, and community agency representatives.
  • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
  • Applying effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, and reframing.
  • Organizing workload and setting priorities to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
What We Offer

Island Health offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to providing high-quality care to our clients and their families, and we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Crisis Nurse to join our team.