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Job Summary
Mental Health & Addictions Nurse
Location: North Island Pharmacy Courtenay
Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
North Island Pharmacy is looking for compassionate skilled Mental Health & Addictions Nurses to join our growing this role youll provide meaningful client-centered care supporting individuals receiving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders helping improve stability safety and quality of life within a supportive community pharmacy setting.
We are currently hiring for both full-time and part-time positions offering flexibility while making a real impact in the community.
If you are passionate about harm reduction relationship-based care and working collaboratively to support vulnerable populations wed love to hear from you.
What Youll Do
As part of an interdisciplinary care team you will:
- Prepare deliver and administer Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (including methadone buprenorphine/naloxone and Kadian) in collaboration with pharmacists and prescribers
- During deliveries conduct witnessed ingestion and observed dosing while ensuring safe accurate medication administration
- Monitor client progress adherence and overall wellbeing responding appropriately to clinical or safety concerns
- Communicate changes in client presentation missed doses or risks to pharmacists and the broader care team
- Collaborate with pharmacists physicians and community partners to support coordinated care planning
- Provide education on OAT harm reduction overdose prevention safe medication storage and naloxone use
- Distribute naloxone kits and support overdose prevention initiatives
- Connect clients with community and social supports through referrals and resource navigation
- Maintain accurate real-time documentation and controlled substance records in compliance with provincial guidelines and pharmacy standards
- Ensure clinical and pharmacy supplies are maintained to support safe service delivery
- Practice in accordance with BCCNM standards professional regulations and pharmacy policies
What You Bring
- Current registration as an LPN or RN in good standing with BCCNM
- Valid BC Drivers License
- Experience in mental health and/or substance use care (preferred)
- Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice
- Strong assessment communication and collaboration skills
- A compassionate non-judgmental approach to client care
Why Join North Island Pharmacy
- Meaningful work supporting community health and recovery
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
- Opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients
- A role that combines clinical nursing with community impact
Join us in delivering safe respectful and evidence-based care that truly makes a difference.
Apply today we look forward to meeting you.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Heart Pharmacy Team have been pillars in the community focused on improving customer health and supporting community initiatives for over 30 years.
