Crisis Services Nurse Jobs

Four years related community experience.

Knowledge of Crisis Intervention Theory

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehab and recovery

Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

Effective networking and agency relations skills

To represent the Quadrant Crisis Response Network at Simcoe Resource Management Committee, Mobile Resource Team, and Regional Crisis Committees.

To record and report client information as necessary for effective service delivery and case management and prepare progress notes.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to self-manage time and multiple tasks

To collect and report service delivery data as required. Computer/keyboarding skills are required.

Excellent communication and negotiating skills

To provide timely and appropriate crisis response to individuals and their families and/or caregivers who are requiring crisis support.

Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with crisis intervention and drug use/withdrawal management;

Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills

Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy

Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work independently in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision

Demonstrated knowledge and experience maintaining medical records and filing systems, as well as processing personal health information.

A minimum of two years related experience.

Preferred experience in working with individuals experiencing a psychosocial crisis.

Successful completion of a Unit Clerk Course and/or a Medical Office Assistant Course required.

Working knowledge of computer software required.

Keyboarding skills (30-50 wpm) required

Experience developing and delivering education and training sessions.

Minimum of four years related clinical experience in mental health, with experience in the provision of crisis response services required.

Experience in acute care mental health considered an asset.

3 years’ experience in supervisory and managing in a unionized and interdisciplinary team environment.

Program Development and Practice Standards

BSW, BScPN, BN, OT, RPN, RN, or related health/human service degree required.

Recent, related, experience is an asset (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred).

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with WRHA policy.

Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.

Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.

De-escalation skills with hostile/aggressive clients.

Demonstrated ability to consistently apply effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, respectful limit setting, and reframing.

Typing and computer skills sufficient to enter reports efficiently on an electronic health record.

Demonstrated ability to conduct an age appropriate psychiatric assessment, including risk to self/others and mental status.

Works effectively and efficiently under pressure, in high-acuity situations.

A minimum of one year acute Medical/Surgical Nursing experience is preferred.

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.

Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.

Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Four years related community experience.

Knowledge of Crisis Intervention Theory

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehab and recovery

Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

Effective networking and agency relations skills

Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with crisis intervention and drug use/withdrawal management;

Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills

Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy

Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work independently in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision