Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! 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 serious 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 mental health-trained nurse (RN/RPN) who enjoys working in a team environment and has a strong desire to learn. If you are experienced in Mental Health or Substance Use, we want to hear from you! This is a Relief Part Time (0.71) opportunity until January 31, 2027, or the 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 Nestling on sloping plains, Cranbrook faces the Purcell Mountains to the west and the Rockies to the north and east. With mild winters and more sunshine hours than any other BC city, Cranbrook has become a favoured spot to work, play, retire or raise a family. 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? Apply Today!

Provide assessment, treatment, and case management for individuals with serious mental health problems or substance use issues. Function as a primary clinician within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based clinical supports across the continuum of care.

Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with training in mental health. Candidates should be self-directed, reliable, and experienced in mental health or substance use environments.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer Paid Training/Education Opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums • Competitive Wages

• Clinical carePreferred

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• Mental Health Nursing
• Substance Use Treatment
• Case Management
• Clinical Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Care
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Therapeutic Modalities

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level