949 Fitzgerald Avenue unit a, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, V9N 2R5
part-time . March 18, 2026

Description

Mental Health & Addictions Nurse

Location: North Island Pharmacy Courtenay

Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

North Island Pharmacy is looking for compassionate, skilled Mental Health & Addictions Nurses to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll provide meaningful, client-centered care supporting individuals receiving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders — helping improve stability, safety, and quality of life within a supportive community pharmacy setting.

We are currently hiring for both full-time and part time positions, offering flexibility while making a real impact in the community.

If you are passionate about harm reduction, relationship-based care, and working collaboratively to support vulnerable populations, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will:

- Prepare, deliver and administer Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (including methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and Kadian) in collaboration with pharmacists and prescribers
- During deliveries conduct witnessed ingestion and observed dosing while ensuring safe, accurate medication administration
- Monitor client progress, adherence, and overall wellbeing, responding appropriately to clinical or safety concerns
- Communicate changes in client presentation, missed doses, or risks to pharmacists and the broader care team
- Collaborate with pharmacists,



physicians, and community partners to support coordinated care planning
- Provide education on OAT, harm reduction, overdose prevention, safe medication storage, and naloxone use
- Distribute naloxone kits and support overdose prevention initiatives
- Connect clients with community and social supports through referrals and resource navigation
- Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and controlled substance records in compliance with provincial guidelines and pharmacy standards
- Ensure clinical and pharmacy supplies are maintained to support safe service delivery
- Practice in accordance with BCCNM standards, professional regulations, and pharmacy policies

What You Bring

- Current registration as an LPN or RN in good standing with BCCNM
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Experience in mental health and/or substance use care (preferred)
- Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice
- Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills
- A compassionate, non-judgmental approach to client care

Why Join North Island Pharmacy?

- Meaningful work supporting community health and recovery
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
- Opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients
- A role that combines clinical nursing with community impact

Join us in delivering safe, respectful, and evidence-based care that truly makes a difference.

Apply today, we look forward to meeting you.

Compensation

$45.00 - $50.00 per hour

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