Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a committed Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for their Mental Health & Substance Use team. This part-time position entails providing nursing care in a fast-paced environment, enhancing patient quality of life, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Join a workplace that values your flexibility and motivation while contributing to the well-being of the community.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health or Substance Use.
• Self-directed and reliable.
• Strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to psychiatric patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Improves patient quality of life.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Flexibility

Job description

This position may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Inpatient Psychiatric Unit team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. If nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region, from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides:

• Nursing care to psychiatric patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other healthcare providers
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based practice in nursing practice
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence
• Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned

RPNs/RNs on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit work in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, as well as community mental health providers.

The Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Use program assists in-patients with acute mental health challenges. We are an interdisciplinary team that emphasizes wellness by teaching patients about nutrition, exercise, medications, therapy, relapse prevention, and other wellness strategies. We work with Community Mental Health and Substance Use programs to facilitate a smooth transition back to the community.

We are looking for a self-directed, motivated, reliable, and flexible mental health-trained nurse (RN/RPN) who enjoys working in a team environment and has a strong desire to learn. If you have experience in Mental Health or Substance Use, we want to hear from you!

Position Details

This is a Relief Part Time (0.56 FTE) opportunity until January 12, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts will be scheduled days and nights, rotating from 07:00 to 19:00 and 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About Vernon Jubilee Hospital

The Mental Health Department provides services for adolescents, adults, and psycho-geriatric patients in the North Okanagan, including Vernon to Revelstoke. The unit has 17 beds and one secure room, with RNs/RPNs working 8-hour or 12-hour shifts.

Vernon offers a high quality of life with its natural beauty and recreational activities, situated in the Okanagan Valley, surrounded by forests, lakes, and mountains.

Join Our Team

Come see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the lifestyle in one of Canada’s most beautiful regions. Apply Today!