Central Intake Nurse (RN/RPN)

Updated: May 21, 2024 08:47 AM GMT

Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

Ucluelet, BC

Job Description

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.

The Central Intake Nurse provides intake and assessment to determine eligibility for patients referred to Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance use for the Virtual Psychiatry Consult Clinic and/or Tertiary assessment and treatment services. Provides assessment and short term treatment to the client population applying knowledge and skills: the nursing process, individual and group therapy, quality improvement activities and liaison with the general practitioner, the psychiatrist, the in-patient unit, the community mental health services and other agencies. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

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