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

Position Summary
Looking for consistent scheduling and access to our robust benefits package? A permanent role may be right for you!

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 in beautiful Williams Lake, 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
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 will work at Gateway Crisis Stabilization and in the Community Crisis Stabilization Program with the Community Crisis Response Team. Gateway is a 5-bed inpatient MH Crisis Stabilization Program that offers short stay for people in emotional, psychiatric distress and/or are in need of sub-acute withdrawal management. Located on the 3rd floor of Cariboo Memorial Hospital, this program provides a level of service mid-way between out-patient therapy and in-patient hospitalization and works towards facilitating a swift return to community living arrangements. This position works with clients who are admitted to the program as well as people from the community and ED who are being admitted. There’s also an in-reach component with the emergency department. The Nurse in charge leaves at 15:30 and after that point this position will assume in charge duties. This position offers the opportunity to work autonomously in addition to working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The staffing compliment consists of one nurse and one care aide.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Shifts of work are days and nights 08:30 to 20:30 and 20:30 to 08:30.

About this location/unit
The redevelopment of Cariboo Memorial Hospital represents one of the most significant investments in health care infrastructure in the Cariboo Chilcotin region. With more than 100,000 square feet of new and renovated space, expanded services, upgraded technology, and thoughtfully designed care environments, the project is helping build the future of rural health care while
supporting recruitment, retention, and high quality patient care for years to come.

Join a team helping shape compassionate, patient-centred mental health and substance use care in a newly expanded hospital environment. The redevelopment includes a dedicated inpatient unit with specialized rooms, counselling spaces, and enhanced care environments designed to support healing, privacy, safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Surrounded by rugged forests and stunning lakes, Williams Lake is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, fishing, and boating in the warmer months to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter, the area offers year-round adventure just outside your door.

Beyond outdoor recreation, Williams Lake has a growing local business scene with unique eateries, cafes, and farmers' markets. It’s a place where families can access schools, parks, and community amenities while enjoying affordable living. Whether you're seeking a more relaxed pace of life or looking for an outdoor basecamp to explore the vast wilderness, Williams Lake offers the perfect balance of adventure and convenience.

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

Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved school of nursing
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment 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