Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU) (WORKSITE LOCATION [...]

Brandon University; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) for the Mental Health Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, offering permanent full-time opportunities with flexible location. Responsibilities include providing assessment and treatment for youth experiencing significant mental health challenges and working with a multi-disciplinary care team. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a youth-specific setting and current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Explore a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training and education opportunities

Generous vacation entitlement

Employer paid health benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with two years' experience in youth mental health.
• Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for youth with mental health challenges.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Ensure access to timely and evidence-based clinical supports.

Skills

Experience with adolescents in mental health

Assessment and treatment skills

Case management

Education

Graduation from an approved school of nursing

Current registration with BCCNM

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU) (WORKSITE LOCATION IS FLEXIBLE)

INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY Posted: December 2, 2025 Expires: January 1, 2026

Location

5th Floor, 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, Canada

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Medical department 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 is 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

• Functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) or Tertiary Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary care team
• Ensures that persons with serious severe and persistent mental health problems, and/or problematic substance use and/or development disability issues who may or may not be in crisis have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services
• Provides assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life
• Functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families

There are multiple Permanent Full Time opportunities.

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

About this Location

Vernon offers the best of both worlds, with its stunning natural surroundings and vibrant city life. From the sparkling waters of Kalamalka Lake to the expansive trails of the surrounding mountains, outdoor adventure is just a stone’s throw away. Whether it's hiking, skiing, boating, or mountain biking, the area has something for every season.

The city itself boasts a lively arts scene, a variety of local shops, and a strong food culture, creating a dynamic environment for residents. With excellent schools, healthcare, and a welcoming community, Vernon is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy nature while having access to all the amenities of urban life.

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Apply Today!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and two years’ recent related experience working with adolescents experiencing significant mental health challenges in a youth specific setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.