Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team Nurse - (188396) - Jobs in Victoria

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.Working as an integral part of the Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team and under the direction of the ICM Team Leader, the role is that of a Public Health Nurse working in a multidisciplinary outreach team. The role is focused on engaging the hardest to reach population, who have a high level of needs but are not currently well connected to health related care, in core mental health, substance use and public health services. The ICM Nurse role also includes the provision of community clinics for the purpose of engaging the hardest to reach in HIV/STI/hepatitis testing and treatment. The ICM Nurse also provides support to the Medical Health Officer (MHO) in the control and prevention of communicable disease, as per Bill 23, Public Health Act, 2008.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant. STI Certification with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Immunization Competency BC.Graduation from a recognized nursing program with community or public health component. A minimum of 5 years #39; nursing experience, a minimum of 2 of which is public health-related, preferably in the area of reportable communicable disease. A minimum of six months of experience supporting mental health clients in a community setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.A valid BC driver #39;s license is required.Current CPR certification required.Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; learning theories of mental disorder and intervention strategies. Knowledge of relevant mental health and addictions legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights. Knowledge of community mental health and addictions programs, services, resources and promotion. Knowledge of other health disciplines (including primary care physicians) and their role in client care.
• A comprehensive knowledge of communicable diseases in general and specifically counseling, testing, and prophylaxis of HIV, viral hepatitis, TB and STI and treatment of TB and STI;
• Basic skills in epidemiology;
• HIV Partner Notification and Pre and Post Test Counseling with BCCDC or equivalent
• An enhanced knowledge of application of harm reduction philosophy and principles to practice;
• An enhanced knowledge of cultural safety and application to practice; and
• A basic knowledge of mental health issues, illicit drug use and problematic use of alcohol.
• Nursing clinical skills related to examination and testing for a range of communicable diseases including, but not limited to, HIV, viral hepatitis, STI and TB, including: Venipuncture, female pelvic exams, STI exam, pap test, male STI exam, TB skin and sputum test, interpretation of laboratory results.
• First Aid and CPR;
• Basic skills in identifying drug induced and intoxicated states and withdrawal symptoms;
• Violence prevention and defusing violent behavior;
• Ability to work effectively and safely in an unstructured environment;
• Excellent communication, public relations, interpersonal, and networking skills with the ability to develop professional, relationships of trust with clients that will engage them in the clinical aspects of the Street Nurse Program and, when ready, to move them towards safer lifestyle practices and more mainstream health care services;
• Ability to monitor and report, on a qualitative basis, heath related issues that affect the target population;
• Ability to educate and present to client, professional and community groups;
• Ability to apply a community development approach when working with client and community groups; and
• Computer literacy and data entry.

Link to Full https://jd.viha.ca/JD3586.pdfAdditional information for applicantsHerWay Home is a Perinatal Substance Use ProgramAdditional ClausesBCNU: Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Educationamp; Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skillsamp; Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skillsamp; Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.Requisition CANurses Bargaining AssociationAffiliation/UnionBCNU