Position Summary Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Psychiatric ICU (PICU) at the Kelowna General Hospital Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Kelowna, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,

Who We Are 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.

What We Offer 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 responsible 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

We are looking for a self-directed, motivated, reliable and flexible Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse who enjoys working in a team environment and has a strong desire to make a difference in someone’s life. If you are trained and experienced in acute/adolescent mental health, this is the opportunity for you!

This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until April 3, 2028, or return of the incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location Our program has a dedicated educator to support and mentor Mental Health Nurses and support staff. We are committed to providing Patient and Family Centered Care via highly skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate staff. We have 30 acute care beds,



6 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Beds and the shifts are predominantly 12 hours in length.

The MHSU program at KGH has:

30 acute care beds

6 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit beds

Negative pressure rooms A contained outdoor patio area

Group therapy area

Designated areas for interviewing clients/families

Individual patient bedrooms

Laundry facilities

Fitness/Wellness Room

Resource Room for patients and families

1 bariatric bedroom

Specialized staff

Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving City of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shores of Lake Okanagan in the South Central Region of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area and boasts all of the amenities of a major centre including fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Wine tours, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming and camping are among the many recreational activities enjoyed by residents here.

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?

See why

Nursing at Interior Health is such an amazing opportunity!

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Qualfications Graduation from an approved school of nursing and two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and addictions environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

📌 Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use (Winnipeg)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 Winnipeg