Deliver mental health and addiction nursing in community settings with Island Health as a casual RN or RPN serving clients and families. Travel between multiple sites may be required.

This Mental Health and Addiction Services Nurse provides intake, nursing and clinical assessments, interventions, treatment, consultation, and referrals. Working within a multidisciplinary care team, the nurse supports clients experiencing mental health or alcohol and drug use problems. The position requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, related post-basic education, and two years of recent experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide intake, nursing, and clinical assessments
- Deliver interventions and treatment for clients
- Consult with clients, caregivers, and families




- Provide referrals within community care programs
- Work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary care team

Requirements:

- Practicing RN or RPN registration in British Columbia
- Recognized post-basic psychiatric nursing or mental illness education
- Two years of recent related experience
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use issues
- Valid British Columbia Driver's License

Apply nursing expertise, clinical assessment, and community care knowledge as an Island Health Mental Health and Addiction Services Nurse.

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📌 Mental Health Community Nurse RN RPN (Courtenay)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Courtenay