Role and Facility Information
At Island Health, nursing is more than a job — it’s a calling and a passion to create better, healthier communities. Island Health is hiring a part-time Mental Health Nurse to join our Nursing team at Cowichan Lodge in Duncan.
About the Position
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care at Cowichan Lodge, Adult Tertiary Facility.
As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, you will provide core mental health 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, you will develop, plan, implement, and maintain a full range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs. You will contribute to monitoring and enhancement of the physical site.
Travel may be a requirement of this position.
What You Will Need to Apply
- At least one year of recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders (or equivalent).
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Must hold a valid BC Driver's License and if required, must be able to obtain a class 4 Driver's License.
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Recovery model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; learning theories of mental disorders and intervention strategies.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health and legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour plus applicable shift differentials.
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions.
- 4 weeks of paid time off (prorated to FTE) and 13 statutory holidays.
- Specialty education opportunities.
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are ready to join a dedicated team on Vancouver Island, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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