At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide vital mental health and substance use support to those in need.
- Company: Interior Health is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, generous vacation, and employer-paid health benefits.
- Other info: Work in beautiful Osoyoos, BC, with opportunities for outdoor adventures.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Must have nursing credentials and relevant mental health experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Intensive Case Management (ICM) team in Osoyoos, BC.
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 functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) or Tertiary Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary care team. They ensure that persons with serious severe and persistent mental health problems, and/or problematic substance use and/or developmental 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. The role includes providing 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. The nurse functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.
The Intensive Case Management team assists clients with severe Mental Health and/or Substance Use concerns through team-based care coordination. Services may include Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Services, plus housing assistance, primary care & outreach. This is a relief full-time opportunity until the return of the incumbent on November 06, 2027. Shifts of work will be Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
About this Location
Osoyoos, BC, is a scenic town in the southern Okanagan Valley. With its sunny climate and beautiful vineyards, Osoyoos offers excellent opportunities for wine tours, hiking, and outdoor activities. The town has a vibrant community spirit, highlighted by local events and festivals. Osoyoos’s blend of agricultural charm and picturesque landscapes makes it a delightful place to live and visit.
Qualifications
- 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
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) – Mental Health and Substance Use in Osoyoos employer: Interior Health
Interior Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Located in the beautiful city of Kelowna, B.C., we offer a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement in the healthcare sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.
