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

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse for the Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. This casual position involves providing nursing care to psychiatric patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers competitive wages, generous vacation, and employer-paid training.

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 Mental Health or Substance Use is preferred.
• Mental health-trained nurse (RN/RPN) sought.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to psychiatric patients.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to enhance quality of life.
• Participates in hospital committees and research projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-directed

Motivated

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) Inpatient Psychiatric Unit team at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. If nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual interested in working in a fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We promote well-being and work-life balance and support environmental sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of everyone in the 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

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides:

• Nursing care to psychiatric patients, working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Enhances quality of life for patients and families; collaborates with healthcare providers
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
• Maintains and advances clinical competence
• Participates in hospital committees, teams, and research projects

RPNs/RNs work with psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and community mental health teams. Our program focuses on wellness education and supports patients in nutrition, exercise, medication management, therapy, relapse prevention, and transition back to the community.

Candidate Profile

We seek a self-directed, motivated, reliable, and flexible mental health-trained nurse (RN/RPN) who enjoys teamwork and has a strong desire to learn. Experience in Mental Health or Substance Use is preferred.

Position Details

This is a casual opportunity, with hours ranging from 0-37.5 per week as needed. Shifts include days and nights: 07:00 to 19:00, 10:00 to 18:00, and 19:00 to 07:00. Effective April 1, 2024, wages range from $41.42 to $55.91 per hour.

Location

The East Kootenay Regional Hospital Psychiatric department is a 10-bed inpatient unit with recent renovations prioritizing safety. The team includes a leader, 2 RNs on 12-hour shifts 24/7, a weekend RN, a unit clerk, and 4 psychiatrists. We offer group activities and follow the PIECES philosophy.

Cranbrook, nestled on sloping plains with views of the Purcell Mountains and Rockies, offers mild winters and abundant sunshine. It’s an ideal place to work, play, retire, or raise a family.

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