Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) / Mental Health Emergency Room

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their Mental Health & Substance Use Emergency Room team. This role involves providing comprehensive assessments and treatments while collaborating with an integrated care team in a fast-paced environment. This position supports professional growth and offers numerous employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for healthcare professionals eager to contribute to community well-being. Join us in Kamloops and help shape the future of patient care!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlements

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN or RPN license.
• Experience in mental health and substance use treatment is essential.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and case management for clients.
• Function as a primary clinician in multidisciplinary care teams.
• Consult with emergency department as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse certification

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Emergency Room 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!

Applicable positions may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

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 Entitlements
• 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
• Provides consultation or assessment service to the Emergency Department or the Acute/Inpatient Mental Health service at the request of the Emergency Room physician, the general practitioner or the Emergency triage nurse

Employment Details

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.68) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights, rotating from 07:30 to 19:45 and 19:30 to 07:45 hours.

About this Location

RIH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care.

The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We’ve also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.

Additionally, we have developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.

Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital

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!