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 team. In this role, you’ll 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, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will:
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Prepare, deliver and administer Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (including methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and Kadian) in collaboration with pharmacists and prescribers
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During deliveries conduct witnessed ingestion and observed dosing while ensuring safe, accurate medication administration
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Monitor client progress, adherence, and overall wellbeing, responding appropriately to clinical or safety concerns
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Communicate changes in client presentation, missed doses, or risks to pharmacists and the broader care team
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Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and community partners to support coordinated care planning
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Provide education on OAT, harm reduction, overdose prevention, safe medication storage, and naloxone use
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Distribute naloxone kits and support overdose prevention initiatives
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Connect clients with community and social supports through referrals and resource navigation
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Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and controlled substance records in compliance with provincial guidelines and pharmacy standards
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Ensure clinical and pharmacy supplies are maintained to support safe service delivery
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Practice in accordance with BCCNM standards, professional regulations, and pharmacy policies
What You Bring
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Current registration as an LPN or RN in good standing with BCCNM
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Valid BC Driver’s License
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Experience in mental health and/or substance use care (preferred)
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Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice
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Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills
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A compassionate, non-judgmental approach to client care
Why Join North Island Pharmacy?
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Meaningful work supporting community health and recovery
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Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
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Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
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Opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients
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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.
