RPN/RN Level 4

Island Community Mental Health•Victoria, BC

45d•$49 - $67

About The Position

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is a Level 4 nursing role responsible for delivering person-centered, evidence-informed care to residents of ICMH licensed care sites. Reporting to the Director of Licensed Care (DLC), the RN/RPN is responsible for the clinical supervision of the licensed care team through task delegation, direct nursing care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role promotes resident and family involvement in care decisions. CL takes leadership to initiate, develops and evaluate individualized care plans, and applies a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) approach to support recovery and quality of life. This position reports operationally and administratively to the Director of Licensed Care while holding full clinical authority and accountability for nursing practice in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) standards.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized nursing or psychiatric nursing program.
Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN.
Minimum three (3) years of recent, related psychiatric nursing experience in a community licensed care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s License; personal vehicle preferred.
Clear criminal record check through the Solicitor General’s office.
Up-to-date on the Provincial immunization schedule; negative TB test.
Management/supervisory experience considered essential; demonstrated ability to delegate tasks.
Demonstrates awareness of own cultural values and biases; applies practical skills to enhance cultural safety.
Practices ethically, legally, and professionally; communicates effectively.
Maintains personal wellness to support effective service delivery; commits to lifelong learning and professional development.
Understands mental illness and its impact on individuals; builds effective therapeutic relationships with residents and their supporters.
Implements evidence-based and evidence-informed PSR practices as tools for recovery; applies knowledge of major intervention types and recovery-enhancing approaches.
Assesses individual needs, develops PSR and recovery-oriented plans, and measures outcomes in consultation with the site manager.
Navigates health and community systems; connects and coordinates with relevant resources and services.
Works with residents to maximize access to work, education, leisure, and community; fosters recovery, well-being, and equity across the social determinants of health.