2027/28 ESN/ESPN applications open on Nov. 2, 2026
To prepare for the opening of the application period, review the information below.
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2026/27 ESN/ESPN applications extended until Sept. 30, 2026
Now accepting applications for students that have completed year 2 or year 3! This extended application opportunity is a fantastic chance for eligible nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience, strengthen their skills, and make a meaningful impact while learning in a supportive health-care environment.
Application deadline: Open until Sept. 30, 2026
We encourage students to review the eligibility requirements and submit their application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't miss this opportunity!
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. 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.
Applying for an Employed Student Nurses (ESNs) / Employed Student Psychiatric Nurses (ESPNs) position
We've made the process simple! Review the ESN/ESPN Program Information Booklet to find everything you need - from step-by-step instructions to the list of assignments opportunities across Interior Health.
View the ESN/ESPN Program Information Booklet
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