Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking one fulltime highly motivated and culturally sensitive Psychiatric Nurse to work with indigenous populations in Salmon Arm and Chase, BC, and will be reporting to the Senior Health Officer. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in providing accessible and culturally competent psychiatric support and harm reduction services, i.e. Opioid Replacement therapy, to individuals who face unique mental health challenges due to colonial trauma and compounded social and economic barriers. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team of professionals and community partners to deliver holistic and person-centred care.
This is a four-year term positions funded through the Primary Care Network (PCN), with the potential for extension based on program success and future funding. This position will work under the direction of the Sexqeltqin Senior Health Officer and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across all three communities. An ALIB band vehicle will be made available for work related travel. This role will provide services to members of the Adams Lake Indian Band, Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Squilax), and Neskonlith Indian Band, using trauma-informed, culturally safe, and wholistic approaches to mental wellness.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for promoting safety, healing, and well-being for clients experiencing Mental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) challenges and/or co-occurring conditions. Services span the MWSU continuum and include, but are not limited to:

• Community-based outreach
• Detox and withdrawal management
• Medication administration (e.g., Suboxone)
• Wellness assessments and crisis response
• Case management and care planning
• Individual counselling and intervention
• Harm reduction support and education
• Socioeconomic supports (e.g., housing referrals)
• Cultural and community-based workshops and engagement

The role requires flexibility, responsiveness to emergent client needs, and the ability to manage an active caseload of vulnerable clients. Regular scheduling is expected, with flexibility for evening or after-hours work as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in good standing with BCCNM
• Experience working with Indigenous and/or marginalized populations strongly preferred
• Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of Indigenous wellness approaches
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis response skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care environments
• Flexible and willing to travel between communities as needed

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and drivers abstract (copy)

BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments to identify client needs
• Formulate differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans
• Assess urgency, trauma-related dynamics, and develop empowerment-based responses
• Co-develop wellness strategies in partnership with clients
• Create or adapt services to meet unique and evolving needs
• Provide education to enable informed, client-directed decisions

The Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for promoting safety, healing, and well-being for clients experiencing Mental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) challenges and/or co-occurring conditions. Services span the MWSU continuum and include, but are not limited to:

• Community-based outreach
• Detox and withdrawal management
• Medication administration (e.g., Suboxone)
• Wellness assessments and crisis response
• Case management and care planning
• Individual counselling and intervention
• Harm reduction support and education
• Socioeconomic supports (e.g., housing referrals)
• Cultural and community-based workshops and engagemen