Posted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Outreach
@ Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health is hiring a relief part-time (0.47) Registered Nurse for its Mental Health & Substance Use Street Outreach team in Kelowna, BC, until December 20, 2027 or the return of the incumbent. The nurse provides outreach care for high-risk populations, covering communicable disease prevention, sexual health, harm reduction, and mental health and substance use support. Shifts are Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 08:48 to 16:30.
Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach nursing care to high-risk and vulnerable populations
- Deliver communicable disease prevention, STI and HIV care, and immunization
- Develop and evaluate care plans with clients and the health care team
- Provide harm reduction, mental health and substance use support
- Refer clients to health and community services
Requirements summary:
- Current BC Registered Nurse registration with BCCNM
- Mandatory reproductive health (STI) certification
- Two years recent nursing experience in STI/HIV, immunization, wound care or mental health/substance use
- Current valid BC driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 16.9 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | RN, BCCNM registration, Reproductive Health (STI) certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,372 |
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Street Outreach team at Outreach Urban Health in Kelowna, 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:
• Actively engages high risk and vulnerable populations through clinical and community/outreach settings to increase knowledge and encourage behavior change that promotes reproductive/sexual health, communicable disease prevention and harm reduction.
• Collaboratively develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive care plans using systematic health assessment and best practices involving the individual, family, physicians and other members of the health care team, Establishes effective working relationships and partnerships with other professionals, community members, and agencies.
• Provides decision support, urgent care support, symptom management, basic health and wellness, psychosocial/emotional support, and education resources
• Provides screening, education, support, counseling, referrals and therapeutic follow up to clients in areas such as acute, chronic disease, harm reduction, lifestyle issues, reproductive health, mental health and substance use, basic wound care and safety/ injury prevention in on-traditional settings.
The Outreach Nurse is responsible for providing nursing services related to communicable disease prevention and control (including HIV and blood borne pathogens), reproductive/sexual health, immunization, harm reduction, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, wound care and mental health/substance use support for high risk and vulnerable populations. The role includes a strong focus on prevention, education and health promotion as well as assessment, chronic disease management, coordination, support, liaison and referral of health services.
This is a Relief Part Time (0.47) opportunity until December 20, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 08:48 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.
Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle.
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!
Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing (including community/public health content) with current Registered Nurse practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Mandatory certification in Reproductive Health (STIs) with BCCNM. Two (2) years recent, related nursing experience including experience in STI/HIV care, immunization competency, wound care, reproductive health or mental health/substance use in a clinical (acute or community) setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
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