Mental Health & Addictions Nurse

Heart Pharmacy Group; Campbell River; In loco; CAD 70.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible scheduling

Community health impact

Descrizione del lavoro

North Island Pharmacy in Campbell River is actively seeking Mental Health & Addictions Nurses to provide compassionate, client-centered care for individuals in treatment for mental health and substance use disorders within a community pharmacy setting.

We offer flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, with a focus on harm reduction and collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork to improve stability and quality of life.

Competenze

• Current registration as an LPN or RN in good standing with BCCNM.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use care (preferred).
• Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate, non-judgmental approach to client care.

Mansioni

• Prepare, deliver and administer Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications in collaboration with pharmacists and prescribers.
• During deliveries conduct witnessed ingestion and observed dosing while ensuring safe, accurate medication administration.
• Monitor client progress, adherence, and overall wellbeing, responding appropriately to clinical or safety concerns.
• Communicate changes in client presentation, missed doses, or risks to pharmacists and the broader care team.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and community partners to support coordinated care planning.
• Provide education on OAT, harm reduction, overdose prevention, safe medication storage, and naloxone use.
• Distribute naloxone kits and support overdose prevention initiatives.
• Connect clients with community and social supports through referrals and resource navigation.
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and controlled substance records in compliance with provincial guidelines and pharmacy standards.
• Ensure clinical and pharmacy supplies are maintained to support safe service delivery.
• Practice in accordance with BCCNM standards, professional regulations, and pharmacy policies.

Conoscenze

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Compassionate care

Formazione

LPN license

RN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Mental Health & Addictions Nurse

Location: North Island Pharmacy Campbell River

Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

North Island Pharmacy is looking for compassionate, skilled Mental Health & Addictions Nurses to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll provide meaningful, client-centered care supporting individuals receiving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders — helping improve stability, safety, and quality of life within a supportive community pharmacy setting.

We are currently hiring for both full-time and part-time positions, offering flexibility while making a real impact in the community.

If you are passionate about harm reduction, relationship-based care, and working collaboratively to support vulnerable populations, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will:

• Prepare, deliver and administer Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (including methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and Kadian) in collaboration with pharmacists and prescribers
• During deliveries conduct witnessed ingestion and observed dosing while ensuring safe, accurate medication administration
• Monitor client progress, adherence, and overall wellbeing, responding appropriately to clinical or safety concerns
• Communicate changes in client presentation, missed doses, or risks to pharmacists and the broader care team
• Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and community partners to support coordinated care planning
• Provide education on OAT, harm reduction, overdose prevention, safe medication storage, and naloxone use
• Distribute naloxone kits and support overdose prevention initiatives
• Connect clients with community and social supports through referrals and resource navigation
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and controlled substance records in compliance with provincial guidelines and pharmacy standards
• Ensure clinical and pharmacy supplies are maintained to support safe service delivery
• Practice in accordance with BCCNM standards, professional regulations, and pharmacy policies

What You Bring

• Current registration as an LPN or RN in good standing with BCCNM
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use care (preferred)
• Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills
• A compassionate, non-judgmental approach to client care

Why Join North Island Pharmacy?

• Meaningful work supporting community health and recovery
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients
• A role that combines clinical nursing with community impact

Join us in delivering safe, respectful, and evidence-based care that truly makes a difference.