Job Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator and utilizing a holistic approach for client assessments, planning, organizing, and implementing care following the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model, and in accordance with established standard, policies and practices. The Nurse provides care to clients with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders through all phases and in a variety of community settings such as detox, stabilization, in-home, and out-reach for withdrawal management at various locations.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
•    Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing. 
•    Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC) required. 
•    Up to two (2) years recent related experience working with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders in a variety of settings including detox, stabilization, in-home and outpatient.  Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed).
•    Current CPR certification.

Demonstrated Skills and Abilities
•    Knowledge of applicable legislation.
•    Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
•    Current First Aid certification. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate within first three (3) months of employment.
•    Possession of valid Class 5 Driver’s License. 
•    Other abilities as per job description.

PLEASE NOTE:
•    The successful candidate will join the applicable union certification for that work site.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Reference Number 26189/NA
 
Application Form (PDF)
Current Closing Date On Going
Start Date May 31, 2010 approximately
Anticipated End of Temporary/Term Position Not applicable

Last Change to Posting 5/5/2010

Current Closing Date On Going
Status Casual
Hours Bi-Weekly As required
Facility/Site Medical Detox Clearview
Department/Area Mental Health and Addiction Services (PDF) - Withdrawal Management (PDF)
City Nanaimo (PDF)
Shift/Hours of Work As required
Classification CH1
Salary Range $29.89 - $39.24  hourly
As per the Nurses' Provincial Collective Agreement