Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health Rural and Remote

Interior Health Authority

Williams Lake

On-site

CAD 41,328 - 61,992

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer-Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

A regional health authority in Williams Lake, BC is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join their Mental Health & Substance Use team. This casual position involves providing assessment, treatment, and community support to clients facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will adapt across various care settings and be passionate about mental health. The role offers competitive wages and numerous benefits, alongside opportunities for career growth. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with experience in mental health.
Ability to work in various settings, including clinics and acute care.
Experience providing evidence-based treatment and clinical supports.

Responsibilities

Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team.
Provide assessment, treatment, case management, and urgent responses to clients.
Utilize specialized treatment modalities for clients and families.

Skills

Passion for Mental Health and Substance Use clients

Ability to provide brief mental health assessments

Adaptability to community settings

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health Rural & Remote

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) team in beautiful Williams Lake, BC.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, 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.

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

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 and persistent mental health problems, and/or problematic substance use or developmental disability issues 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.

We are looking for nurses who are passionate about working with Mental Health and Substance Use clients, who can demonstrate their ability to provide brief mental health and substance use assessments of clients in crisis and quickly adapt to a variety of community settings, clinics and acute care environments.

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 are days from 08:30 to 16:30.

About this location/unit

Williams Lake, BC, is a vibrant city in the Cariboo region, known for its stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreation. Surrounded by forests and on the shores of Williams Lake, it offers excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and winter sports. The city hosts events such as the Williams Lake Stampede and has a strong community spirit. With essential services and a rich history, Williams Lake is a welcoming and dynamic place to live and visit.

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!

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