Case Worker (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Casual Case Worker to provide primary therapeutic and case management support for clients across hospital, residential, and community settings on Salt Spring Island.

You will work under the Team Lead and Coordinator of Access and Crisis Services, contributing to care plans, safety, and quality outcomes in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered RN or RPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum two years of related practice experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work in outreach case management with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary therapeutic and case management support to assigned clients.
• Deliver mental health services across hospital, residential, and community settings.
• Collaborate with clinical team to implement care plans and ensure safety.

Skills

RN/RPN clinical skills

Outreach case management

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

BC CNMs RN/RPN registration

Two years related experience

Valid Class 5 license

Job description

Salt Spring Island Health Unit (SSHU) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required, 0830-1630

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Under the administrative direction of the Team Lead, and a part of the therapeutic team under the Coordinator of Access and Crisis Services with Island Health, the Case Worker is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.Two years of recent related experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Skills And Abilities

• Clinical understanding of affective disorders, schizophrenia and other serious psychiatric disorders and their treatment, using a comprehensive bio psychosocial model of care.
• Ability to work in an outreach case management modality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of contacts.
• Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.