Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Mental Health and Substance Use Nurses (Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse) for Levels 5 to 8 at the Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at VGH. Apply now to learn more about Nursing opportunities at Segal - Regular or Temporary Full-Time, Part-Time, and/or Casual!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on a
treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:
Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floor
Mood Disorders – Segal 6th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floor
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Mental Health and Substance Use Nurses (Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse) for Levels 5 to 8 at the Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at VGH. Apply now to learn more about Nursing opportunities at Segal - Regular or Temporary Full-Time, Part-Time, and/or Casual!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on a
treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:
Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floor
Mood Disorders – Segal 6th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floor
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Your Opportunity:
If you love to travel and work, we offer opportunities in Acute Care (Emergency, OR, Obstetrics, ICU, NICU, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Mental Health), Home Care, and Continuing Care. From prairie grasslands to dense boreal forest, you will experience communities with unique cultures and incredible landscapes.
Our Registered Nurse Locum Program provides short-term assignments (3 weeks to one year) working full-time hours. You will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for diverse patient populations, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams while balancing multiple priorities.
Locum Incentives (pilot until Mar 31, 2026):
$25/hour locum premium for hours worked.
$50/day rural incentive for assignments outside Grande Prairie & Fort McMurray.
Daily per diem $25.40 + meal allowance $57/day.
Travel reimbursement & provided accommodation.
This position is part of Health Shared Services (HSS), effective December 1, 2025. As an HSS employee in the RN/RPN Locum Program, you will provide temporary support where it is needed most across northern Alberta’s four new Provincial Health Agencies and AHS.
The program offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a real impact in different care settings, all while being supported by streamlined processes and resources. It is an opportunity to keep your skills sharp, explore new environments, and strengthen patient care across the province.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS .
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of one year nursing experience. Experience in at least one of the following departments is required; acute care, emergency, intensive care, operating room, obstetrics, continuing care, home care, or psychiatry.
Additional Required Qualifications:
At least one year (minimum 1,920 hours) of recent Registered Nurse experience within Canada in your specific area of expertise; Canadian experience is essential to ensure familiarity with local standards and patient care environments. Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in rural settings with limited resources. Charge nurse experience. Triage experience (CTAS) for ED role. Case management and RAI training for Home Care role. Ability to work independently as the sole healthcare practitioner at a site. Additional certifications specific to area of expertise.
How to Apply:
Please visit our job board to learn more and apply:
https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/registered-nurse-locum-program-%E2%80%93-travel-nurse-552914
Jan 13, 2026
Contractor
Your Opportunity:
If you love to travel and work, we offer opportunities in Acute Care (Emergency, OR, Obstetrics, ICU, NICU, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Mental Health), Home Care, and Continuing Care. From prairie grasslands to dense boreal forest, you will experience communities with unique cultures and incredible landscapes.
Our Registered Nurse Locum Program provides short-term assignments (3 weeks to one year) working full-time hours. You will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for diverse patient populations, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams while balancing multiple priorities.
Locum Incentives (pilot until Mar 31, 2026):
$25/hour locum premium for hours worked.
$50/day rural incentive for assignments outside Grande Prairie & Fort McMurray.
Daily per diem $25.40 + meal allowance $57/day.
Travel reimbursement & provided accommodation.
This position is part of Health Shared Services (HSS), effective December 1, 2025. As an HSS employee in the RN/RPN Locum Program, you will provide temporary support where it is needed most across northern Alberta’s four new Provincial Health Agencies and AHS.
The program offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a real impact in different care settings, all while being supported by streamlined processes and resources. It is an opportunity to keep your skills sharp, explore new environments, and strengthen patient care across the province.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS .
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of one year nursing experience. Experience in at least one of the following departments is required; acute care, emergency, intensive care, operating room, obstetrics, continuing care, home care, or psychiatry.
Additional Required Qualifications:
At least one year (minimum 1,920 hours) of recent Registered Nurse experience within Canada in your specific area of expertise; Canadian experience is essential to ensure familiarity with local standards and patient care environments. Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in rural settings with limited resources. Charge nurse experience. Triage experience (CTAS) for ED role. Case management and RAI training for Home Care role. Ability to work independently as the sole healthcare practitioner at a site. Additional certifications specific to area of expertise.
How to Apply:
Please visit our job board to learn more and apply:
https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/registered-nurse-locum-program-%E2%80%93-travel-nurse-552914
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team.
The Nurse will provide direct patient care to persons with addictions, psychiatric illness, and/or challenging behaviours. Through comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring, individual and group therapy, consultation and intervention, provides input into and assists with effective patient flow for assessed and patients, including those awaiting transfer for further assessment and assists with patient admission and transfer to ensure services and bed destination is achieved in a timely manner.
Elevate Your Nursing Career with Northern Health!
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable benefit). The deadline to apply has been extended until March 31, 2026 and must start by March 31, 2026. Eligibility applies to regular full-time employees, with the bonus pro-rated for part-time employees.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive Benefit Packages : Including extended health and dental coverage, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have the option to pay for benefits.
Vacation : Enjoy four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
Financial Support for Moving Expenses : Available for eligible positions to help ease the transition to your new role and location.
Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
Employer-Paid Training and Leadership Development Opportunities : We invest in your professional growth with various training programs and leadership development initiatives.
Spectacular Outdoor Activities : Northern BC offers breathtaking outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to fishing and kayaking, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Shortest Commutes in BC : Enjoy less time in traffic and more time doing what you love.
Loan Forgiveness Programs : Offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions, helping you manage and reduce your student loan debt.
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
A minimum of one (1) year recent experience in an acute mental health setting or an equivalent of experience in other areas of the mental health field.
Who we are Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care to a population of 300,000. With more than 7,000 staff, Northern Health offers exceptional health services through dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. We have diverse career opportunities in our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized service offices
Join us and make a difference in the lives of Northerners! Click here to learn more!
Jan 13, 2026
Full time
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team.
The Nurse will provide direct patient care to persons with addictions, psychiatric illness, and/or challenging behaviours. Through comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring, individual and group therapy, consultation and intervention, provides input into and assists with effective patient flow for assessed and patients, including those awaiting transfer for further assessment and assists with patient admission and transfer to ensure services and bed destination is achieved in a timely manner.
Elevate Your Nursing Career with Northern Health!
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable benefit). The deadline to apply has been extended until March 31, 2026 and must start by March 31, 2026. Eligibility applies to regular full-time employees, with the bonus pro-rated for part-time employees.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive Benefit Packages : Including extended health and dental coverage, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have the option to pay for benefits.
Vacation : Enjoy four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
Financial Support for Moving Expenses : Available for eligible positions to help ease the transition to your new role and location.
Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
Employer-Paid Training and Leadership Development Opportunities : We invest in your professional growth with various training programs and leadership development initiatives.
Spectacular Outdoor Activities : Northern BC offers breathtaking outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to fishing and kayaking, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Shortest Commutes in BC : Enjoy less time in traffic and more time doing what you love.
Loan Forgiveness Programs : Offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions, helping you manage and reduce your student loan debt.
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
A minimum of one (1) year recent experience in an acute mental health setting or an equivalent of experience in other areas of the mental health field.
Who we are Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care to a population of 300,000. With more than 7,000 staff, Northern Health offers exceptional health services through dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. We have diverse career opportunities in our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized service offices
Join us and make a difference in the lives of Northerners! Click here to learn more!
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Nurse Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the 1 West Psychiatry Unit and SALUS House Program at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Nurse Educator at VCH, you will:
Provide complete clinical educational services including training/staff development decisions, and planning, implementing and evaluating clinical educational programs using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and adult education principles.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other Clinical Educators, Nursing, Patient Services Managers, interdisciplinary team members and other care/clinical groups as appropriate, in resolution of clinical education and hospital-wide psychiatric educational issues, and in coordinating activities required for each education assignment.
Ensure that team goals and mission relative to clinical education for area are achieved by planning, setting priorities, organizing, consulting and coordinating with others.
Measure performance and take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
About the SALUS House Program at Detwiller Pavilion
This inpatient psychiatry program is located at UBC Hospital 1 East in the Detwiller Pavilion. It is a 15-bed unit supporting patients ages 17 and older from across the region. SALUS House serves a sub-acute patient population, with an expected stay of four weeks. Services include short-term assessment, crisis counseling, medication adjustments, and stabilization.
About UBC Hospital
Join our caring community at UBC Hospital, located on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. Surrounded by lush forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, UBCH is located in a growing community. It is within walking distance to many beaches and Pacific Spirit Park which offers a network of trails contained in more than 750 hectares of forest. With its ideal location on the west side of the city, the population on this vibrant campus is growing exponentially. As its own mini-city within itself, UBC has its fair share of local restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, recreation sites, new real estate developments, three new schools (elementary and high school) being built and even its own Fire and RCMP departments. Many people and families call this unique location home.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years' recent, related nursing experience in an acute psychiatric environment, including one (1) years’ experience in client education and/or group facilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient centred care model.
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice, and the standards of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses.
Broad knowledge of community mental health services, resources, and referral procedures
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
Ability to develop educational programs and material.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in groups.
Ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
Ability to provide leadership to customers.
Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Ability to provide effective consultation.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to operated related equipment such as personal computers and database/statistical software.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to Psychiatry.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Nurse Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the 1 West Psychiatry Unit and SALUS House Program at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Nurse Educator at VCH, you will:
Provide complete clinical educational services including training/staff development decisions, and planning, implementing and evaluating clinical educational programs using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and adult education principles.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other Clinical Educators, Nursing, Patient Services Managers, interdisciplinary team members and other care/clinical groups as appropriate, in resolution of clinical education and hospital-wide psychiatric educational issues, and in coordinating activities required for each education assignment.
Ensure that team goals and mission relative to clinical education for area are achieved by planning, setting priorities, organizing, consulting and coordinating with others.
Measure performance and take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
About the SALUS House Program at Detwiller Pavilion
This inpatient psychiatry program is located at UBC Hospital 1 East in the Detwiller Pavilion. It is a 15-bed unit supporting patients ages 17 and older from across the region. SALUS House serves a sub-acute patient population, with an expected stay of four weeks. Services include short-term assessment, crisis counseling, medication adjustments, and stabilization.
About UBC Hospital
Join our caring community at UBC Hospital, located on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. Surrounded by lush forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, UBCH is located in a growing community. It is within walking distance to many beaches and Pacific Spirit Park which offers a network of trails contained in more than 750 hectares of forest. With its ideal location on the west side of the city, the population on this vibrant campus is growing exponentially. As its own mini-city within itself, UBC has its fair share of local restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, recreation sites, new real estate developments, three new schools (elementary and high school) being built and even its own Fire and RCMP departments. Many people and families call this unique location home.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years' recent, related nursing experience in an acute psychiatric environment, including one (1) years’ experience in client education and/or group facilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient centred care model.
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice, and the standards of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses.
Broad knowledge of community mental health services, resources, and referral procedures
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
Ability to develop educational programs and material.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in groups.
Ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
Ability to provide leadership to customers.
Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Ability to provide effective consultation.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to operated related equipment such as personal computers and database/statistical software.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to Psychiatry.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
