Use psychiatric nursing expertise to assess mental illness, promote independence, and provide community care with Island Health as a casual RN or RPN. Multiple-site travel may be required.
The Mental Health and Addiction Services Nurse delivers clinical assessments, treatment, consultation, intervention, and referrals for clients and their caregivers or families. This community-based position emphasizes sound judgment, client assessment, communication, organization, and independent practice within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates need British Columbia RN or RPN registration, recognized post-basic education, two years of recent related experience, and knowledge of assessment methods, intervention strategies, legislation, and community dynamics.
Key Responsibilities: Apply the nursing process according to skilled standards




Demonstrate clinical competence in mental illness care
Prioritize client demands and care needs
Promote positive change and client independence
Communicate effectively with clients and care teams
Requirements: Practicing RN or RPN registration with BC College
Recognized psychiatric nursing or mental illness education
Two years of recent related experience
Strong observation, problem-solving, teaching, and assessment skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Bring psychiatric nursing, sound judgment, and multidisciplinary collaboration to Island Health community mental health services.

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📌 Psychiatric Nursing Specialist Island Health (British Columbia)
🏢 Island Health
📍 British Columbia