Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for casual opportunities within its Mental Health and Substance Use team in Nelson. The role requires delivering quality nursing care, engaging with various healthcare professionals, and involving in continuous practice improvement. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, a passion for mental health, and exhibit flexibility and teamwork in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health or Substance Use preferred.
• Self-directed and motivated individual.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to psychiatric patients independently and as part of a team.
• Enhance quality of life for patients and families.
• Participate in hospital committees and research projects.

Skills

Mental Health Training

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

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

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Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use, Nelson

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Client:

Interior Health Authority

Location:

Nelson, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

36

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 McKim Cottage in Nelson, 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. We promote well-being and work-life balance within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone 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 independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Enhances quality of life for patients and families; collaborates with other healthcare providers
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based practice in nursing
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence
• Participates in hospital committees, teams, and research projects as assigned

RPNs/RNs in tertiary care work with psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and community mental health teams.

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.

This is a casual opportunity. Casual employees are not guaranteed hours and may work from 0-37.5 hours per week as needed.

Shifts are scheduled days, rotating from 07:00 to 15:00 hours.

About this Location:

Located in Nelson, B.C., McKim Cottage offers services including adult community support, short-term assessment and treatment, residential programs, geriatric programs, crisis intervention, outpatient services, addictions counseling, concurrent disorders, group therapy, peer support, and after-hours mental health support.

Join our team and discover why this region is one of the most beautiful and diverse places to live and work. Explore our benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle.