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

TN United Kingdom; Nelson; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in a stunning location as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in mental health and substance use services, providing critical support to individuals facing challenges. Enjoy a balanced work-life environment with generous benefits, including employer-paid health benefits and training opportunities. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a picturesque community surrounded by nature, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you're passionate about nursing and ready for a rewarding career, apply today!

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 and substance use treatment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and case management for clients.
• Facilitate groups and offer individual counseling.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Mental Health Assessment

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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 Nelson Health Centre 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, 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 Entitlement
• 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

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Rural and Remote Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse works as an integral part of an integrated mental health and substance use service. The Nurse provides urgent outreach, responsive assessment and treatment, case management, GP shared care, education, and support to individuals experiencing acute and/or chronic mental illness and/or problem substance use.

This position with the ASTAT team will involve facilitating groups and offering individual counselling to people with substance use disorders with or without concurrent mental health disorders.

This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until the return of incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled days, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

About this Location

Surrounded by the rugged Selkirk Mountains, Nelson sits on the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Picturesque geography and storybook charm are combined with cosmopolitan sophistication. Whether gliding through the incredible powder at Whitewater Ski Resort, catching a 25 pound rainbow trout on Kootenay Lake or simply enjoying a leisurely day of shopping along historic Baker Street, Nelson is a beautiful place to raise a family. But don't take our word for it, have a look for yourself.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of as well as one of. 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?