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Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN)

Island Health
Casual Victoria, British Columbia Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
March 14, 2026
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A minimum of one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with a variety of mental disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Current CPR certification required.

Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model; assessment and treatment and case management methodologies; learning theories of mental disorder and intervention strategies.

Knowledge of relevant mental health and legislation including legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate mental health treatment programs;
  • Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications and to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment;

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Job Overview

Job Type: Casual
Location: Victoria, Canada
Posted: March 14, 2026
Deadline: April 23, 2026