MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE NURSE – OPIOID AGONIST TREATMENT (OAT)
Apply Now Job ID 1451539 Date posted 10/02/2020Job title :MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE NURSE – OPIOID AGONIST TREATMENT (OAT)
Community :CASTLEGAR
Facility :CASTLEGAR DIST HLTH CTR
Status :CASUAL
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Community :CASTLEGAR
Facility :CASTLEGAR DIST HLTH CTR
Status :CASUAL
| Position Summary |
If you have experience working in a Mental Health & Substance Use environment focusing on addictions, we have a casual opportunity for you to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) team focusing on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT). The Registered Nurse functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) or Tertiary Mental Health Services care team and as a member of a designated multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with serious severe and persistent mental health problems, and/or problematic substance use and/or development disability issues who may or may not be in crisis have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services. The Registered Nurse provides assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Registered Nurse functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families. Working with a cohesive team at the 10th Street Clinic in the Castlegar Health Centre, you will provide assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. Our team is comprised of a Physician, a Nurse, a Medical Office Assistant, and the office is open weekdays from 08:30 to 16:30. If you are confident in your technical and clinical skills, a team player who enjoys working as part of a small and cohesive team, and comfortable working in an ever-changing environment then this position is for you. Apply Today. Community Profile: The town of Castlegar is located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet. Situated in the Rockies Region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area. The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year round. Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts and groomed cross-country ski trails. Residents in this growing community also enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and camping. |
Qualifications |
Graduation from an approved school of nursing. Two years’ recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s) (such as Counselling & Treatment Services; Treatment, Support & Recovery Services; Crisis Response; Seniors MHSU Services; Substance Use; Developmental Disability Mental Health Services (DDMHS), etc.) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Current valid B.C. driver’s license. **Experience with the methadone maintenance/OAT program would be an asset. |
Interior Health values diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience and knowledge to ensure equitable health outcomes for all of the clients we serve. We are welcoming of all populations including our Aboriginal partners throughout the Interior Health Region. We are committed to increasing our Aboriginal representative workforce to build an engaged, culturally diverse organization focused on the goal of providing high quality, sustainable healthcare through an engaged workforce and healthy workplaces. We build inclusive, trusting and respectful relationships through our partnerships. At Interior Health, Every Person Matters.
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