Island Health·Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Provide primary therapeutic services to assigned clients.
Provide case management and mental health support in hospital, residential, and community settings.
Deliver services in accordance with care plans agreed upon by the multidisciplinary clinical team, clients, and families.
Work under the administrative direction of the Team Lead and as part of the therapeutic team.
Travel between multiple sites as required
Close Date Location Salt Spring Island Health Unit (SSHU) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 1T1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time As Required, 0830-1630 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 Sep. 14 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 administrative direction of the Team Lead, and a part of the therapeutic team under the Coordinator of Access and Crisis Services with Island Health, the Case Worker is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and family.
Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN.
Two years of recent related experience.
Valid Class 5 vehicle licence.
Knowledge of affective disorders, schizophrenia, serious psychiatric disorders, and their treatment.
Ability to work in an outreach case management model.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.