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

Job Description

<p>Position Summary<br/>Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Psychiatric team at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, 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!</p><p>Who We Are<br/>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.</p><p>What We Offer<br/>We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:</p><ul><li>Employee & Family Assistance Program</li><li>Employer paid training/education opportunities</li><li>Generous Vacation Entitlement</li><li>Employer Paid Health Benefits</li><li>Municipal Pension Plan</li><li>Shift Premiums</li><li>Competitive wages</li></ul><p>About the Job<br/>The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides:</p><ul><li>Nursing care to psychiatric patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team</li><li>Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers</li><li>Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practice</li><li>Maintains and advances own clinical competence</li><li>Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned</li></ul><p>We are looking for a self-directed, motivated, reliable and flexible mental health-trained nurse (RN/RPN) who enjoys working in a team environment and has a strong desire to learn. If you are experienced in Mental Health or Substance Use, we want to hear from you!</p><p>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.</p><p>Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours.</p><p>About this Location<br/>Nestled in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region. With its scenic mountain vistas, Cranbrook is considered an ideal location for raising a family or retiring. Enjoy the most sunshine hours in the province, and take advantage of numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including golf, hiking, and skiing. For urban pursuits, explore the local shops, boutiques, cafes, arts center, and heritage attractions.</p><p>Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers!</p><p>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!</p><p>Qualfications<br/>• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.<br/>• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).</p>