Island Health
Crisis Services Nurse (RN/RPN)
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduation from a recognized nursing program related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness, or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant; and
- Two (2) years recent related experience in mental health, alcohol and drug use/withdrawal management and concurrent disorder issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
The position may be assigned to a program that is in partnership with the RCMP. Applicant must consent to RCMP security clearance as per operational requirements of working alongside RCMP Officer(s).
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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