Position: Director of Licensed Care (Registered Nurse)

Department: Licensed Care

Reports to: Executive Director

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm

 

JOB SUMMARY

Island Community Mental Health is a not-for-profit organization who has achieved the Accreditation Primer Award in 2017. We uses national standards to guide our organization to effectively examine and improve the quality and safety of our services, and achieve excellence in all areas (i.e. governance, service delivery, leadership, medication management, infection prevention and control) of the organization.

We promote integration in the communities surrounding Victoria through partnerships with the individual, their family members and the community.

To further help serve our community, we are looking for a compassionate and dedicated leader to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position provides management to staff at our licensed care sites and works   closely with our management team in carrying out delivery of care and nursing oversight.

 

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Provide day-to-day management to licensed care staff, including licensed practical nurses, mental health workers, cleaning staff and kitchen staff;

·         Effectively plan, assign and coordinate team resources to maintain a high standard of service;

·         Delegation of Task oversight, related teaching and process improvement;

·         Assume primary responsibility to evaluate and manage staff performance to ensure quality care and work performance with ICMH Human Resources department;

·         Provide direction and consultation to licensed practical nurses and mental health workers on provision of care;

·         Provide strong leadership and foster family and client centered care in a collaborative positive work environment;

·         Identify and appropriately address any risk management and quality issues in conjunction with members of the leadership team;

·         Participate in program, policy & procedure development as well as quality improvement initiatives; including Accreditation Standards;

·         Conduct nursing assessments of clients with various psychiatric diagnosis through interviews, observation and data collected from the residential team and other sources;

·         Monitor the effect of interventions and therapies on the client in an ongoing relationship with the client, the residential team, and families;

·         Recommend changes to, or maintenance of the psycho-social rehabilitation plan in partnership with all relevant stakeholders and care team;

·         Maintain comprehensive records by documenting data, assessments, treatment and progress in the client’s medical records according to ICMHA , Island Health and Licensing policies and applicable procedures;

·         Participates in on-call manager rotation;

·         Perform other related duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Education, Training, and Experience

·         Graduate of a recognized nursing or psychiatric nursing program;

·         Current practicing registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or a practicing RPN;

·         Three (3) years recent experience in a community setting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

·         Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·         Clear TB test

·         Up-to-date on Provincial immunization schedule

·         Valid B.C. Driver’s License;

CORE COMPETENCIES

·        Diversity and Inclusion

·        Professional Skills

·        Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Supporting Practices and Recovery Oriented Services

·        Equity and Social Participation

·        Facilitating Change and Providing Leadership

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·         Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate mental health and addictions treatment programs.

·         Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications and to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

·         Ability to practice initiative, good interpersonal, crisis intervention, teaching skills and effective communication and counseling with individuals, families, and groups.

·         Ability to manage aggressive behavior and to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques where appropriate.

·         Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.

·         Requires use of own automobile.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Ability to develop and nurture an environment that supports continuous quality improvement

·         Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills

·         Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment

·         Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

·         Effective verbal and written communications skills

·         Experience leading change initiatives

·         Proficient in the use of personal computers, electronic devices and applicable software applications