Primary Care Registered Nurse | Rural & Remote Adult Mental Health & Substance Use

Interior Health Authority; Oliver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Casual Primary Health Care Registered Nurse specializing in Rural & Remote Adult Mental Health & Substance Use. This role offers the chance to work across multiple clinics, providing holistic and culturally safe health services. Join a supportive interprofessional team focused on client-centered care, trauma-informed practices, and health equity. Enjoy the flexibility of casual hours with the potential for permanent roles, competitive wages, and a variety of growth opportunities in one of Canada's most beautiful regions. Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Shift Premiums

Employer-Paid Training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with experience in mental health.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across various settings.
• Work within an interprofessional team to promote health and well-being.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-Based Practice

Client-Centered Care

Mental Health Support

Cultural Competency

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Oliver Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Primary Health Care Registered Nurse specializing in Rural & Remote Adult Mental Health & Substance Use. This position will be working at four different Primary Care Clinics: Desert Doctors, Bridgeside Medical, Osoyoos Medical Centre, and Osoyoos Indian Band Health Centre.

Hours of work: Rotating days, Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 16:30.

Days off: Sunday, Saturday, and Statutory Holidays.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities: Join our team as a casual employee to enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many team members transition from casual to permanent roles. We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Application Requirements:

• A Cover Letter stating your availability for start date, on-call, casual work, and preferred days of the week.

About The Role: The Primary Care Nurse practices according to the standards of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The role involves working within an interprofessional team to provide comprehensive nursing care across various settings, including primary care, virtual, community, outreach, and home care.

Primary Care services may include, but are not limited to, primary care networks, urgent and episodic care, sexual health, women and children’s health, maternity, mental health, substance use, and rural/remote care.

The nurse delivers client and family-centered care through health promotion, prevention, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The focus is on providing accessible, holistic, and culturally safe health services, responding to changing healthcare needs, and promoting health and well-being.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice, Indigenous knowledge, and health equity. The nurse builds trusting relationships, promotes self-determination, and supports clients in navigating the healthcare system.

If you are an experienced Nursing Unit Assistant seeking a new challenge, join our team and discover why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our benefits, career growth opportunities, and the lifestyle in one of Canada’s most beautiful regions. Ready to love where you work? Apply Today!