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

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 95 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift premiums

Employer paid health benefits

Generous vacation entitlement

Résumé du poste

Interior Health is seeking an experienced RN or RPN to join the Mental Health & Substance Use OAT team in Penticton, BC. The role supports initial intake, assessment, and coordination of opioid agonist treatment, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and client-centered care.

The position is relief part-time (0.59 FTE) with shifts Monday to Wednesday 08:30–16:30, until February 17, 2028 or return of the incumbent. IH values well-being, balance, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with current license.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment preferred.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsabilités

• Act as part of HCIS or Tertiary Mental Health Services care team.
• Provide assessment, treatment, case management, and community supports.
• Coordinate care and ensure continuity across services and transitions.

Connaissances

RN/RPN

Assessment

Case management

Communication

Formation

Nursing degree or diploma

Outils

EMR

Description du poste

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.

Benefits

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

• 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.

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?