Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Integrated Treatment team in Penticton, 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!
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
This position is part of the MHSU Integrated Treatment Team. The successful candidate will support individuals with substance use issues.
This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until February 28, 2027 or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Penticton, BC, is a picturesque city located between Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, known for its sunny climate and stunning lakeside views. The city offers a range of outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, and hiking, and is renowned for its vibrant community events and local wineries. With its welcoming atmosphere and diverse amenities, Penticton is a delightful place to live and visit.
Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Two years' recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s) (such as Counselling & Treatment Services; Treatment, Support & Recovery Services; Crisis Response; Seniors MHSU Services; Substance Use; Developmental Disability Mental Health Services (DDMHS), etc.) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current valid B.C. driver's license.
