In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Coordinator, the Crisis Services Nurse works as a member of a multidisciplinary care team in a variety of settings in the community, providing crisis intervention and stabilization, nursing and clinical assessments, consultation and referral for clients presenting in person, by referral or via the Crisis Services Network with mental health and/or alcohol and drug use crisis. The Crisis Services Nurse coordinates the flow of care for clients by liaising with a range of health care and social services professionals and organizations and carries out quality assurance activities and projects.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment, and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
