New Career Opportunities for Mental Health Nurses

Competition: 01737204                   
Employee Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit: NON-CONTRACT
Facility: ETHEL STREET OFFICE
Location: KELOWNA
Department: IH CENTRALIZED RECRUITM
Reports to: MANAGER (OR DESIGNATE)
Close date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary
 

We are seeking Mental Health Nurses to join our incredible teams at various sites throughout Interior Health. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and experienced in mental health, who bring effective problem solving skills, are highly motivated, and can work well in a team environment. Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

The Mental Health Nurse provides nursing care to psychiatric patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers; demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practice; maintains and advances own clinical competence; participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned

Nursing staff work in all areas. Our typical nursing schedules are based on 12 hour shifts and include Days and Nights with rotating days off.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health
We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including generous vacation entitlement, employer paid health, wellness and dental coverage, pension, paid education days, and more!

The salary for Mental Health Nurses ranges from $36.23 - $47.58. Positions may also qualify for up to $10,000 as a signing bonus and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and addictions environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Please note: If you are offered work at a facility covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s Single Site Order, you must comply with the requirements of the order.

Nursing at RIH in Kamloops

Nursing Lifestyle in the East Kootenays

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.