Advance mental health and substance use nursing practice with Interior Health as a permanent part time Clinical Nurse Specialist. Worksite location is flexible within the Interior Health region.

This advanced practice nursing position provides clinical leadership in mental health services. You will support evidence-informed practice, quality improvement, research, education, and expert consultation. The CNS works independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve client, population, and health system outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive assessments using advanced nursing knowledge and skills
- Develop and evaluate care plans for complex clinical situations
- Lead standards, education, quality, research, and system change initiatives
- Provide consultation, mentorship, coaching,



and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Integrate evidence into practice and evaluate client outcomes

Requirements:

- Advanced practice nursing expertise in the specialty area
- Ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Experience with research, education, consultation, and collaboration
- Ability to lead evidence-informed practice and quality improvement
- Commitment to professional accountability, safety, and ethical practice

Use advanced clinical leadership, research, consultation, and education to improve mental health and substance use care across Interior Health.

📌 Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Kelowna)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Kelowna