Interior Health·Penticton, British Columbia
Provide assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and urgent response for clients with mental health, substance use, or developmental disability concerns..
Conduct initial intake and assessment for clients seeking opioid agonist treatment..
Coordinate with physicians and community services to initiate therapy and ensure continuity of care..
Provide evidence-based treatment and clinical support using specialized treatment modalities..
Coordinate overdose prevention education..
Work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health and substance use care team.
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) team 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!
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.
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:
Functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) or Tertiary Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary care team
Ensures that persons with serious severe and persistent mental health problems, and/or problematic substance use and/or development disability issues who may or may not be in crisis have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services
Provides assessment, treatment, case management, community support, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life
Functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families The OAT nurse supports with the initial intake and assessment for clients interested in the Opiate Agonist program. Working in a system of care, the RN/RPN will work with physicians and community services to ensure therapy initiation, support and streamlined transition and continuity of care. In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating overdose prevention education. Experience in substance use is preferred and an understanding of evidence-based practice for opioid dependence is required. We are looking for a nurse who is flexible and well organized, with strong assessment and communication skills. This is a Permanent Part Time (0.59) opportunity. Shifts of work will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. About this Location Cradled within tree rimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior and a popular destination for visitors of all kinds. Square dancing jubilees, wineries, ideal windsurfing spots, golf courses or simply relaxing on one of Penticton’s fabulous sandy beaches, Penticton has it all. Whether you climb aboard the S.S. Sicamous or the Kettle Valley Railway, you will enjoy all of the amenities this town has to offer. show west of the rocks. 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.
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse
Two years’ recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s) such as Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Services; Treatment, Support & Recovery Services; Crisis Response; Substance Use; Opioid Agonist Treatment Services; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current valid B.C. driver’s license.
Graduation from an approved school of nursing..
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse..
Two years of recent related mental health and substance use experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience..
Current valid British Columbia driver's license..
Strong assessment and communication skills..
Flexibility and organizational skills.
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.