Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Provide direct nursing care as a Mental Health Nurse in specialized rehabilitation hospital or community MHSU locations.
Provide core mental health services including assessment, treatment, harm reduction information and education, rehabilitation, and support for patients.
Develop, plan, implement, and maintain a full range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs consistent with professional standards.
Contribute to monitoring and enhancement of the physical site.
Work in partnership with client, family, and community health care resources.
Administer and monitor psychotropic medications and their side effects.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health treatment programs.
Use crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate
Close Date Location Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health (SOMH) - Victoria, BC V8X 2C7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500; 1500-2300 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Aug. 26 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Mar. 3 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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 of recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or practicing RPN.
Current CPR certification required.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies.
Knowledge of learning theories of mental disorder and intervention strategies.
Knowledge of relevant mental health and legislation governing consumer rights.
Ability to administer and monitor side effects of psychotropic medications.
Ability to manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Travel between multiple sites may be required
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.