Summary
Description
The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services team is an established group committed to providing essential mental health services to young people involved in the justice system. The Nanaimo Outpatient Clinic team works closely with probation services, community agencies and contracted service providers, as well as Youth Custody Services staff to deliver Court-ordered assessments and treatments. Join us in making a significant impact by supporting youth who are navigating complex legal and mental health challenges.
The Role
As a Community Nurse, you’ll work with multi-disciplinary teams in specialized counseling and therapy. Your work will play a crucial role in shaping effective assessment and treatment services, ultimately supporting the mental health and rehabilitation of young people in the justice system.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized university, and licensed to practice and registered under the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
- NOTE: If your degree or diploma was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). Confirmation of equivalency of your degree is required for you to be considered. Please indicate in your resume (include a copy of the approval; if in progress), proof must be provided on or by the closing date of the posting.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in psychiatric nursing.
Preference may be given to:
- Applicants who have two (2) or more years’ experience working with adolescents in a forensic or community mental health setting.
- Applicants who have experience providing a range of outpatient-oriented assessment and treatment services.
- Applicants who have a master’s degree in nursing or related field.
Willingness Statements:
- May work with families and children and youth who are distressed and facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant situations or behaviour with angry, abusive, or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around parents and/or children in crisis who may display volatile behaviour.
- May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Kelli.Kienas@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This position is part time (42 hours biweekly)
Located on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is known for parks like Neck Point, Piper’s Lagoon and Sealand Park, which are perfect for camping, hiking and exploring. Mt. Washington, the island’s most popular ski hill, has year-round activities like hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and skiing.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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