Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health Tertiary Care

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

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their Mental Health & Substance Use team in beautiful Kamloops, B.C. This casual opportunity offers a chance to provide essential nursing care to psychiatric patients while working collaboratively in a supportive environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and evidence-based practices, you will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. Enjoy the stunning landscapes and vibrant community of Kamloops while making a meaningful impact in mental health care. If you are passionate about mental health and ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is for you!

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 essential.
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to psychiatric patients independently and as part of a team.
• Enhance quality of life for patients and collaborate with healthcare providers.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

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) team at Hillside Tertiary Care in beautiful Kamloops, 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, 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

• 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, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based practice in nursing practice
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence
• Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned

RPNs/RNs in Tertiary Care work in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, SWs, OTs, psychology, as well as community mental health.

We are looking for a self-directed, motivated, reliable and flexible mental health-trained nurse (RN/RPN) who enjoys working in a team environment and has a strong desire to learn. If you are experienced in Mental Health or Substance Use, we want to hear from you!

This is a casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary, and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment. Shifts of work are days and nights 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00.

Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage will be $41.42 to $55.91.

About this location/unit:

Hillside Centre is a 44 bed facility located on the Royal Inland Hospital campus in Kamloops, B.C. It provides services to both adults and elderly individuals with acute illness and/or severely dysfunctional behaviours who cannot be cared for in the psychiatric system in their own area. The focus is on diagnosis and stabilization with rehabilitation strategies to promote stabilization and reintegration into the community to return home.

The staff at Hillside are enthusiastic and strive to provide excellence in care. If you are a passionate and experienced mental health nurse looking to join a great team, this opportunity is for you.

Kamloops, the second largest city in the southern interior of BC, is famous for its hospitality, offering visitors all the amenities of a big city - first-class accommodation and dining, a lively arts scene, modern shops, a full range of businesses and wonderful parks and recreation facilities. The landscape is characterized by rivers, mountains, lakes and grasslands which offer unsurpassed opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure, enough to keep even the most avid outdoor enthusiast busy. Blue skies, endless sunshine, deep powder snow, one thousand lakes and spectacular landscapes make the Kamloops region the natural place to visit and experience unparalleled adventure opportunities.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 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!