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Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
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Comprehensive knowledge of community nursing theory and practice within a client family-centred model of care.
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Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental health and substance use.
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Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
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Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Indigenous people.
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Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
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Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.
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Broad knowledge of mental health and treatment.
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Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology
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Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
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Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
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Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.
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Demonstrated ability to care plan and develop supportive counseling, crisis intervention and care coordination.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
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Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
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Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
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Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
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Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills.
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Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
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Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
