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Employed Student Nurses/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurses

The ESN/ESPN Program provides nursing students with a unique assignment that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities.

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Applications for 2025/26 ESN/ESPN positions now open

Learn how to apply

Overview of Employed Student Nurses(ESNs)/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurses (ESPNs)

Interior Health supports Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students (registered nurses/registered psychiatric nurses) with an employment opportunity within its ESNs/ESPNs Program. The ESN/ESPN Program provides nursing students with a unique assignment that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities. It's designed to employ nursing students who have successfully completed their second or third year in a recognized nursing education program.

ESNs/ESPNs positions are available in various health sectors (Acute, Long-term Care, Rural, etc.) across Interior Health. ESN/ESPNs provide direct nursing care in accordance to Interior Health's policies and procedures, and British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) requirements. 

Applying for an Employed Student Nurses(ESNs)/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurses (ESPNs) position

Applications are ongoing. One ESN/ESPN job posting will be posted for each geographic region; please only apply to one. Please, review the list of assignment options prior to applying. 

Steps to apply

To apply for an ESN/ESPN position please ensure you have completed the following: 

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. CPR certificate
  4. ESN/ESPN Pre-screen Form
  5. ESN Entry to Practice Clinical Skills List (Acute Care) *Only for ESN applicants
  • While logged into your IH Careers “Profile”, Search Jobs
  • Type “Employed Student Nurse” in the search box and click search
  • Choose the postings for your desired region (East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, Okanagan, or Thompson/Cariboo) and click “Apply”. 
    • Note: Please only apply to one posting.
  • Select all of the attachments indicated/previously uploaded to your IH Careers “Profile” listed above
  • Confirm Application

Note: Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to confirm the status of individual applications. Only applications with all the required attachments will be considered and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Requirements

ESN/ESPN assignment options

This ESN/ESPN placement program provides you with an opportunity to earn employment while consolidating your knowledge and skills within clinical practice. 

We provide a diverse selection of over 200 assignment options and have the capacity for more than 450 ESN/ESPN employment opportunities within Interior Health!

Learn more about ESN/ESPN assignment options

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