JOB SUMMARY
Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Nurse who is friendly, compassionate, dedicated and punctual to join our team as the Mental Health & Addiction Nurse at LBN.
The Mental Health & Addiction Nurse is a member of the Mobile Support Team delivering outreach to First Nation’s communities and reserves by providing a continuum of services such as: prevention, promotion, and education; assessments and care planning for individuals; and consultation on cultural and clinical interventions; and crisis response when communities are impacted by critical events. The position will provide community development support as it relates to Mental Wellness with BC First Nations communities.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Conducts assessments of the clients’ conditions and determines client needs, by performing such duties as, meeting with and observing clients’ symptoms both in-home and in social settings,
•speaking with client supports when appropriate such as family, friends, caregivers, physicians, etc.;
•provides advanced bio-psycho-social services to persons through a broad range of frameworks in the assigned clinical areas that include a continuum of options designed to optimize clients’ recovery and ability to function.
•provides case management, counselling and other forms of direct services;
•arranges access to specialized services, and implements transition plans;
•documents assessments, treatments, and care plans;
•carries out quality assurance activities;
•establishes effective working relationships with all stakeholders and participates in committee work and continuing learning and development.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, Certifications, Training
1.Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing to be qualified as either a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
2.Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) as either a Registered Nurse, or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
3.Two (2) years’ recent related Mental Health & Addictions experience in clinical areas, services, and programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
4.Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities.
5.Knowledge of the health and wellness governance landscape in First Nations health in BC, particularly relative to mental wellness.
6.Knowledge of theories, practices and principles relative to mental wellness, suicide prevention, and mental health emergency response, particularly relative to First Nations in BC, including the current programs and services available.
7.Knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations mental wellness health system needs, including mental health and wellness issues that face BC First Nations.
8.Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols and ability to manage conflict in a respectful and culturally relevant and safe manner.
9.Travel is a requirement of this position; and flexibility in relation to work schedules and locations may be required.
10.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
11.Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check – vulnerable sector.
12.Valid BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
13.Satisfactory driver’s abstract.