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 at Castlegar District Health Centre in Castlegar, BC.

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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. Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages 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 reliable 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. We are looking for a nurse who is flexible and well organized, with strong assessment and communication skills. This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until July 13, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Situated between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area. Residents in this growing community also enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and camping.

Graduation from an approved school of nursing. Two years’ recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s) (such as Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Services; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse.

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📌 Full time Shift Nurse - RN/RPN (Castlegar)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 Castlegar