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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/educationOpport

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced RN or RPN to join the Mental Health & Substance Use OAT team in Penticton, BC. You will contribute to timely, evidence-based treatment and care across the continuum, in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

The role supports initial intake/assessment for OAT, collaborates with physicians and community services, and coordinates overdose prevention education. Relief part-time position with Monday–Wednesday 08:30–16:30 shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse.
• Two years’ recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s).
• Current valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the HCIS/Tele Mental Health multi-disciplinary care team.
• Provides assessment, treatment, case management, and community support.
• Coordinates intake/assessment for OAT and collaborates with physicians and community services.
• Supports overdose prevention education and continuity of care.

Skills

RN/RPN credentials

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Substance use knowledge

Education

Graduation from an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) team in Penticton, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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

• 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:

• 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

The OAT nurse supports with the initial intake and assessment for clients interested in the Opiate Agonist program. Working in a system of care, the RN/RPN will work with physicians and community services to ensure therapy initiation, support and streamlined transition and continuity of care. In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating overdose prevention education. Experience in substance use is preferred and an understanding of evidence-based practice for opioid dependence is required. We are looking for a nurse who is flexible and well organized, with strong assessment and communication skills.

Employment Details

This is a Relief Part Time (0.59) opportunity until February 17, 2028 or the return of incumbent.

Shifts of work will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

About this Location

Cradled within tree rimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior and a popular destination for visitors of all kinds. Square dancing jubilees, wineries, ideal windsurfing spots, golf courses or simply relaxing on one of Penticton's fabulous sandy beaches, Penticton has it all. Whether you climb aboard the S.S. Sicamous or the Kettle Valley Railway, you will enjoy all of the amenities this town has to offer. show west of the rocks.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C's Top Employers!

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?

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse
• Two years’ recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s) such as Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Services; Treatment, Support & Recovery Services; Crisis Response; Substance Use; Opioid Agonist Treatment Services; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid B.C. driver’s license.