Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
provide direct nursing care. assessment, treatment, harm reduction, education, rehabilitation, and support for patients. develop, plan, implement, and maintain clinical services and rehabilitation programs. monitor and enhance physical site
Close Date Location Styles Street Apartments (SARF) - Victoria, BC V9A 3Z5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1530, 1400-2200: As required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date May. 4 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the general direction of the Manager or designate, this individual serves as the Mental Health Nurse in a specialized rehabilitation hospital or community MHSU locations. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, the Mental Health Nurse provides direct nursing care, core mental health services including assessment, treatment, harm reduction information and education, rehabilitation, and support for patients in partnership with client, family and community health care resources. In response to an identified client rehabilitation plan, develops, plans, implements, and maintains a full range of clinical services and client centered rehabilitation programs consistent with current standards of professional practice. Contributes to monitoring and enhancement of the physical site.
minimum one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults. registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN. current CPR certification. knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation model, assessment, treatment, case management, mental health legislation. ability to assess, plan, evaluate mental health treatment programs. ability to administer psychotropic medications and monitor side effects. effective in a multi-disciplinary team environment. interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, counseling skills. manage aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques. ability to travel
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.