Registered Nurse Mental Health Connections Team

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join their Mental Health & Substance Use team in Kamloops. This casual position offers flexible hours with no guaranteed weekly hours. The role involves providing assessments, recommendations for treatment services, and working collaboratively with physicians. Ideal candidates will have experience in substance use work and possess strong assessment and communication skills. Enjoy the vibrant, outdoor lifestyle that Kamloops has to offer while making a difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in substance use work is required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) designation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and refer to community support.
• Ensure access to evidence-based treatment for patients.
• Work closely with addiction physicians and acute care team.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Understanding of evidence-based practice for opioid dependence

Organizational skills

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) Connections team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, 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 multidisciplinary care team
• Ensures that persons with serious severe and persistent mental health problems, and/or problematic substance use and/or developmental 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 and refers to community support
• Makes recommendations for inpatient and outpatient MHSU services; with a priority response dedicated to patients who present with / or are at risk of overdose. Services may include short term follow up to support seamless linkages to community based addictions care or referrals to Opioid Agonist Treatment

This role with the Connections team works in a system of care. The successful candidate will work closely with addiction physicians and an acute care team to ensure therapy initiation, support and streamlined transition and continuity of care.

Experience in substance use work 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.

Casual Position

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as‑needed basis.

Shifts of Work

Shifts of work will be from 07:00 to 18:13, 12:48 to 00:00, 09:00 to 20:10 hours.

About this Location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.

This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.

The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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? Apply Today!