Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health Community Crisis Response

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

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to support mental health and substance use clients in Penticton, B.C. This casual role involves delivering evidence-based treatment, crisis intervention, and community support as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Enjoy a chance to grow your career in a beautiful region known for its recreational opportunities and work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have RN or RPN licensure.
• Experience in mental health and substance use treatment is preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations and adapt to various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for clients with mental health issues.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to offer comprehensive support.
• Act as a primary clinician utilizing specialized treatment modalities.

Skills

Evidence-based treatment

Crisis intervention

Behavioral therapy

Case management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) license

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Community Crisis Response Team (CRT) in beautiful Penticton, B.C.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage you 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 everyone in the Interior Health region, from our employees to the populations we serve.

About The Job

• Function as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) or Tertiary Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary care team.
• Ensure that individuals with serious, severe, and persistent mental health issues, problematic substance use, and/or developmental disabilities who may or may not be in crisis have access to timely, responsive, evidence-based treatment and clinical supports across the available services continuum.
• Provide assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and urgent response as needed to clients, including those with serious functional impairments in physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social domains.
• Act as a primary clinician utilizing various specialized treatment modalities and therapies for individuals, groups, and families.

We are seeking nurses passionate about working with mental health and substance use clients, capable of providing brief assessments in crisis situations, and adaptable to community settings, clinics, and acute care environments.

This is a casual opportunity, meaning hours are not guaranteed and may vary with short notice shifts. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings, including permanent and temporary positions, with many opportunities starting from casual employment leading to regular roles.

Shifts are rotating days and evenings, from 09:00 to 20:13 and 11:47 to 23:00.

About this Location/Unit

Penticton, located in BC’s scenic south-central region in the Okanagan Valley, offers a mild climate, easy accessibility, urban amenities, and world-class recreational opportunities such as boating, windsurfing, hiking, and skiing.

Join our team and discover why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of Canada’s most beautiful and diverse regions. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

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