Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District
Salary Or Wage: $41.42 – $59.52 per hour with an additional hourly premium
Job Type: Full Time
List of Requirements Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Minimum two (2) years of recent experience providing treatment to individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns.
Experience with trauma-informed and harm reduction practices.
Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.
Skills
Clinical assessment & direct care (mental health & substance use)
Withdrawal management & stabilization support
Care planning, prioritization & revision based on client status
Medication administration & monitoring
Observation of symptoms/behaviours; escalation & reporting
Crisis intervention & de-escalation using trauma-informed practice
Harm-reduction, relapse-prevention & recovery-focused education/counselling
Case management & transitions of care (program - community services)
Interdisciplinary collaboration; participation in case conferences/treatment planning




Documentation & health information management (charts, stats, reports)
Safety & risk management (violence prevention, infection control, OH&S;)
Quality improvement, team problem-solving & continuous learning
Equipment checks & basic housekeeping to maintain a safe environment
Working Condition and Physical Requirements
Required to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Work in an environment that requires the ability to plan, organize, and adapt to shifting priorities.
List of Duties The RN/RPN provides direct nursing care and professional support to participants in the qathet Complex Care Housing program.
The role contributes to participant stability and recovery by assessing health needs, delivering trauma-informed interventions, supporting harm reduction and relapse prevention, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to improve housing and health outcomes.
Reports to: Community Health Services Manager
In office, Permanent, Full-time, and Mid-level Senior
We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Registered Nurse – Complex Care Housing (British Columbia)
🏢 Powell River Educational Services Society
📍 British Columbia