About the job Correctional Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Assignment Location: Victoria, BC – Correctional Health Setting
Pay: $40.00–$42.00/hour
Term: September 28, 2026 – January 31, 2027
HealthOPM is recruiting a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for consideration for a temporary correctional health assignment in Victoria, BC. We are looking for an RPN with strong mental health and medical skills who is comfortable supporting a complex patient population across mental health, substance-use, primary and urgent care needs.
The Assignment
Preferred start: September 28, 2026, with commitment through January 31, 2027
Extended shifts; schedule may vary based on operational needs
No overnight shifts; overtime opportunities may be available
Full-term availability is preferred; ability to cover the December and January holiday period is required
Correctional healthcare experience is preferred
Travel Support
Approved mileage to the assignment and return home reimbursed at $0.61/km; daily commute mileage is not reimbursable
Travel time reimbursed at $40.00/hour, up to 7.5 hours each way to and from the assignment
Up to $500/month, prorated, toward a car rental may be considered
Other transportation expenses are subject to prior approval and applicable reimbursement rules
Requirements
Current BCCNM registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Strong mental health and medical/acute care skills
Current BCLS certification
Canadian Police Information Check with Vulnerable Persons Check (CPIC-VS) required
Intermediate OFA (OFA2) preferred and may be required
Interested?
Apply with your resume and include your earliest available start date and availability through January 31, 2027.
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