Employed Student Nurses/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurses

The ESN/ESPN Program provides eligible nursing students with the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience while working in a supportive health-care environment.

Students who have completed, or will complete, Year 2 or Year 3 of their nursing program before starting in the role may be eligible to apply.

We encourage interested students to review the eligibility requirements outlined in the ESN/ESPN Program Information Booklet before applying through the  ESN/ESPN Job Posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

This posting is for the 2027/28 Program Year. Successful applicants will be hired into cohorts with start dates between May 1, 2027, and March 31, 2028.

View the ESN/ESPN Program Information Booklet

Apply for an ESN/ESPN position today!

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. Our program is designed to employ nursing students who have successfully completed their third year in a recognized nursing program.

Launch your nursing career with the ESN/ESPN paid work 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. 

Email IHEmployedStudents@interiorhealth.ca