Recovery Health Nurse

Position Overview

Working within an integrated interdisciplinary team and in partnership with other providers and community services, the Recovery Health Nurse provides a people-centered approach to deliver care and services to clients seeking support for addictions. The provision of services includes assisting the client with service navigation, mental health promotion, counselling, case management, treatment and follow up. Clients are supported in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize. The Recovery Health Nurse supports coordination and continuity of client care between the interdisciplinary team members, other providers and services and implements medical interventions and treatment within established practice guidelines. Education is provided about addictions and mental health to strengthen individual, family, group and community understanding of addictions, mental health and supportive systems.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate high level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years acute mental health and/or addictions experience in the last five (5) years.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing.
• Opioid Antagonist Replacement Training.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• ASIST Certification.
• Registered Nurses - Current Canadian Nurses Association certification Psychiatric & Mental Health.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possess sound working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Person’s Act, Protection of Person’s in Care Act, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act/Registered Nurses Regulated Health Professions Act, Standards of Practice (CRPNM)/Standards of Practice (CRNM), CRPNM Code of Ethics/CRNM Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and interventions including working with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge about psychotropic medications.
• Knowledge about substance abuse and addictions.
• Knowledge of mental health promotion, harm reduction and counselling strategies (i.e.- CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed Care).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in Manitoba i.e. Personal Health Information Act and others as specified by Southern Health-Santé Sud and the program area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology, including electronic medical health records.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement.
• Demonstrated awareness of and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.