RURAL & REMOTE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE NURSE

Job title: RURAL & REMOTE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE NURSE

Company: Interior Health Authority

Job description: Job title :RURAL & REMOTE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE NURSE
Community :WILLIAMS LAKE
Facility :WILLIAMS LAKE MENTAL HLTH
Status :CASUAL
Position Summary
A casual opportunity is now available for a Rural & Remote Adult Mental Health & Substance Use Nurse to join the experienced Adult Community Support Services (ACSS) team in Williams Lake.

As the ACSS Nurse you will provide urgent outreach, responsive assessment and treatment, case management, GP shared care, education, and support to individuals experiencing acute and/or chronic mental illness and/or problem substance use.

Candidates will need to have experience providing mental health and substance use assessments of clients in crisis, and work in a variety of settings such as community-based, in-hospital, and RCMP Cells. We are seeking candidates with flexibility, critical thinking skills and an ability to collaborate within a variety of multi-disciplinary acute care and community care teams.

This is a casual opportunity and the possible shifts of work are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30.

Community Profile: The growing community of Williams Lake is located amidst sparkling lakes and rolling ranchland in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin Region of British Columbia. As the largest city in the area, it serves as a business, industrial and service hub for outlying communities and provides employment opportunities in the forestry, mining, agriculture and tourism sectors. Home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, this former “cowtown” has grown into a vibrant city that offers its residents a comfortable blend of urban living and western charm. Horseback riding, river rafting, fishing and camping are popular recreational pursuits in the area.

If you are motivated to be challenged professionally, this is the move for you. We offer excellent benefits and opportunities to maximize your skills. Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply today!

Qualifications
Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

Two (2) years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment 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.

Expected salary:

Location: Williams Lake, BC

Job date: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 23:36:27 GMT