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

Interior Health·Penticton, British Columbia

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provide nursing care to psychiatric patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Enhance quality of life for patients and families through consultation, collaboration, and coordination with other healthcare providers.

Demonstrate continuous improvement and evidence-based practice in nursing practice.

Maintain and advance own clinical competence.

Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Work with an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychology, and community mental health.

Support inpatient mental health and substance use care for acute mental health challenges.

Teach patients wellness strategies including nutrition, exercise, medications, therapy, relapse prevention, and related wellness strategies.

Collaborate with community mental health and substance use programs to ease transition back to the community

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Inpatient Psychiatric Unit team at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, 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!

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 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 RPNs/RNs on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit work in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, SWs, OTs, psychology, as well as community mental health. The Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Use program assists in-patients with acute mental health challenges. We are an interdisciplinary team that places a high emphasis on wellness by teaching patients about nutrition, exercise, medications, therapy, relapse prevention and other wellness strategies. We work together with the Community Mental Health and Substance Use programs to ease transition back to the community. 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! This is a Relief Part Time (0.55) opportunity until April 14, 2028 or the return of incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 07:00 to 15:00 and 15:00 to 23:00 hours. About this Location The 16 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) at PRH provides Acute Mental Health and Substance Use services for the South Okanagan region. Our IPU is a safe, secure and accessible facility that strives for the highest professional standards of care. We liaison with Community and Tertiary Mental Health and many other community partners to provide a continuum of care for our clients. We adhere to evidence-based practice and endeavor to apply research to practice. We welcome innovation and an expanding scope of practice. Situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, you will find the beautiful town of Princeton. The mountains and valleys make it a natural setting for fabulous, year-round outdoor activities and an outstanding vacation destination. Princeton's western heritage is as rich and deep as the gold and copper mines that honeycomb their way beneath the timbered landscape. It was natural, therefore, that the city decided in 1999 to adopt a western theme for Princeton. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’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 and two 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).

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of nursing. Two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience). Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

  • Graduation from an approved school of nursing
  • Continuous improvement
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Patient and family education
  • Clinical competence maintenance and advancement
  • Mental health nursing
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Substance use environment experience
  • Medication education
  • Collaboration and consultation with healthcare providers
  • Relapse prevention teaching
  • Nutrition and exercise wellness education
  • Self-directed and motivated work style
  • Research participation (approved projects)

Benefits

  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Shift Premiums
  • Generous Vacation Entitlement
  • Competitive wages
  • Employer Paid Health Benefits
  • Employer paid training/education opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Penticton, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
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Market context

Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

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.

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