Registered Nurse; RN/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RPN), Okanagan Correctional Centre; OCC), Correctional Health
Job in
Oliver, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Per diem
position
Listed on 2025-12-29
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC), Correctional Health
Location: OliverJob Date posted 08/13/2025
Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Oliver, BC
This Casual
opportunity is with Okanagan Correctional Centre located in Oliver, BC.
Are you a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse who approaches care with compassion and a trauma-informed mindset? Do you thrive in a role that challenges you, offers variety, and allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? If you value working alongside an interdisciplinary team to tackle complex health issues, and you’re committed to using trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and Indigenous Cultural Safety, this position in correctional health services is made for you.
What is Correctional Health Services
Correctional Health Services is a province-wide, specialized program providing care for clients who are incarcerated in one of BC’s 10 provincial correctional facilities. We believe everyone deserves a chance to access and receive the same quality of care as they would in the community.
What you’ll do
Provide direct trauma informed health care services to clients presenting with a wide variety and complexity of illnesses/diseases including communicable diseases, substance use challenges, mental health and general health issues. Perform physical, substance use and psychiatric assessments, collect specimens, refer clients to the physician for further examination, administer prescribed treatments and medication according to protocols and make appropriate adjustments. Triage Health Service Requests from clients and make appropriate treatment plan or referrals,Observe, monitor, evaluate, assess and document client progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes and perform a variety of health care interventions utilizing nursing skills and medical equipment including therapeutic interventions using a variety of modalities. Initiate and facilitate discharge planning in collaboration with the interprofessional treatment team; identify referrals to other health professionals.Provide education and support to clients and groups using a health promotion approach regarding matters such as contraception, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections and minor dermatology problems.Work collaboratively with other health care professionals, client, family and community in the identification and resolution of health issues, cultural and language barriers, ethical dilemmas and coordination and integration of care, and make referrals to other service providers as appropriate.Maintain accurate computerized and paper records in accordance with established procedures and policies; prepare and maintain statistical information, correspondence, reports and other documentation. Document patient/family perspectives and nursing observations.What you bring
Qualifications
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College or Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Two (2) years’ recent experience providing trauma informed acute or community health nursing care/services to patients who have a combination of physical, psychiatric and/or concurrent substance abuse/misuse disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Successful completion of Occupational First Aid II (OFA II) (or OFA III techniques for positions at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre)Skills & Knowledge
Working knowledge of community health nursing theory including mental health and addictions, communicable diseases, primary care and practice within a patient/family-centered approach.Knowledge of the BC Mental Health Act, other facilities and community resources.Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected eventsAwareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.Commitment to upholding…
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