Central Intake Nurse (RN/RPN)

Victoria, BC
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Close DateLocationEsquimalt Health Unit (EHU) - Victoria, BC V9A 6H7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Timeas required, 0830-1630Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 - $59.52Paid FTEn/aWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSn/aPlanned Start DateMar. 16 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Central Intake Nurse provides intake and assessment to determine eligibility for patients referred to Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance use for the Virtual Psychiatry Consult Clinic and/or Tertiary assessment and treatment services. Provides assessment and short term treatment to the client population applying knowledge and skills: the nursing process, individual and group therapy, quality improvement activities and liaison with the general practitioner, the psychiatrist, the in-patient unit, the community mental health services and other agencies. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Experience in Crisis Intervention and psychiatric assessment required. Three years experience in clinical work with mentally ill. Strong motivation to develop and practice required assessment and crisis intervention skills and learn new techniques. Knowledge of child and youth mental health and substance use system of care.Skills And Abilities

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated clinical skills in working with the mentally ill.
Application of nursing process.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy.
Problem solving and conflict resolution.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Operate related equipment - i.e. computer and related software.
Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer.
Use of personal vehicle.

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsExperience with child and youth mental health is required for this position with the psychiatry team.Additional ClausesA first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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