Nova Scotia Health
Location: Valley Regional Hospital located in Kentville , Nova Scotia Department: Emergency Department Type of Employment: Permanent Full-time NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span and is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. They provide clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings and has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes and supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing, and accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
License, or eligible for license, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Emergency Nursing Program -OR- Canadian Nurses Association Emergency Nursing Certification
One-year full-time Emergency experience
Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications. For areas where we are unable to fill the above qualifications, alternative qualifications may be considered.
Hours
Permanent Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: Valley Regional Hospital located in Kentville , Nova Scotia Department: Emergency Department Type of Employment: Permanent Full-time NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span and is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. They provide clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings and has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes and supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing, and accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
License, or eligible for license, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Emergency Nursing Program -OR- Canadian Nurses Association Emergency Nursing Certification
One-year full-time Emergency experience
Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications. For areas where we are unable to fill the above qualifications, alternative qualifications may be considered.
Hours
Permanent Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Nova Scotia Health
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency FMH NSNU Nursing Position
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse assigns care responsibilities and provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice and assigns responsibilities to unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment. Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Standards of Practice. The successful candidate may be responsible to relieve in the Shift Supervisor position as required. The Registered Nurse exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Directions, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management Practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible to become registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum of one (1) year recent emergency nursing experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients, i.e., monitors
* In the absence of candidates who meet the above qualifications, consideration may be given to candidates who do not have Emergency Department experience
Current CPR certification required
Certification in Advanced Nursing Procedures and Delegated Medical Acts; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent and in Canadian Triage Acuity Score (CTAS)
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organization, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and fahi milies
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency FMH NSNU Nursing Position
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse assigns care responsibilities and provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice and assigns responsibilities to unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment. Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Standards of Practice. The successful candidate may be responsible to relieve in the Shift Supervisor position as required. The Registered Nurse exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Directions, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management Practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible to become registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum of one (1) year recent emergency nursing experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients, i.e., monitors
* In the absence of candidates who meet the above qualifications, consideration may be given to candidates who do not have Emergency Department experience
Current CPR certification required
Certification in Advanced Nursing Procedures and Delegated Medical Acts; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent and in Canadian Triage Acuity Score (CTAS)
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organization, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and fahi milies
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Provincial Health Services Authority
Nurse Clinician, Interventional Psychiatry Program, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
This Regular, Full-Time opportunity is with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE) Unit.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE)
6-bed unit providing emergency psychiatric assessments and stabilization for children in crisis (up to age 16). CAPE is a short-term stay unit with an average stay of three to five days.
What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health
BC Children's Hospital provides a comprehensive mental health program for children and youth who are experiencing severe mental and emotional distress or serious psychiatric symptoms. Programs vary from emergency care to inpatient units to specialized services such as the off-campus eating disorders programs offered through the Looking Glass Residence.
Imagine your dream career with Child and Adolescent Mental Health
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr.
What you’ll do
Coordinates referrals, intakes, and assessments by reviewing documentation, obtaining additional information as needed, triaging priority and suitability of service, communicating with clients/families, and liaising with diagnostic and support services. Develops linkages/partnerships with other facilities, agencies, and community resources to best meet patient needs and expected outcomes upon discharge.
Acts as a clinical resource, providing consultation and mentorship to staff on complex cases, assisting with nursing interventions and problem solving, providing clinical guidance and revising practice as needed to ensure patient safety, and skill development of nursing staff.
Provides leadership and oversight of interventional psychiatry services, coordinating care delivery, optimizing patient flow and staffing, and ensuring accountability for clinic operations and patient outcomes.
Leads weekly patient rounds and daily huddles, evaluating outcomes for reflective practice and adjusting care plans as necessary
Performs direct nursing care as appropriate, organizing and monitoring infusion schedules for patients undergoing rTMS/TMS, ECT and low dose Ketamine infusions, collaborating with anesthesia, psychiatry, and other members of the interprofessional team to support safe delivery of rTMS/TMS, ECT and ketamine treatments
Provides client and family education and emotional support regarding treatment purpose, risks, benefits, and post-treatment expectations using trauma-informed approaches, coordinating and scheduling community supports post treatment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of individualized care plans. Leads and participates in case conferences and supports discharge planning and continuity of care with community/inpatient care team including the development and delivery of educational materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles, and best practices.
What you bring
Qualifications
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
Three years recent related experience working with children, adolescents and families on an inpatient child/adolescent mental health unit or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You will also have:
Comprehensive knowledge in nursing practice related to clients with severe and persistent psychiatric illness, concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies, assessment and intervention, management and administration of IV medications, and knowledge of community resources.
Ability to assess, mitigate, and respond to clinical risks associated with interventional psychiatric procedures and medication administration.
Demonstrated ability in intravenous infusion, including initiation and monitoring of IV therapy.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, and function as a nursing resource team member.
Experience in program development and evaluation preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment (e.g. personal computer).
Ability to relate effectively and establish rapport with adolescents, children and their families.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Wage: $49.20 to $63.47 per hour Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830-1630
Requisition # 199201E
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BCCH is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca .
The internal job posting expires on May 24, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.
If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca .
Nurse Clinician, Interventional Psychiatry Program, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
This Regular, Full-Time opportunity is with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE) Unit.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE)
6-bed unit providing emergency psychiatric assessments and stabilization for children in crisis (up to age 16). CAPE is a short-term stay unit with an average stay of three to five days.
What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health
BC Children's Hospital provides a comprehensive mental health program for children and youth who are experiencing severe mental and emotional distress or serious psychiatric symptoms. Programs vary from emergency care to inpatient units to specialized services such as the off-campus eating disorders programs offered through the Looking Glass Residence.
Imagine your dream career with Child and Adolescent Mental Health
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr.
What you’ll do
Coordinates referrals, intakes, and assessments by reviewing documentation, obtaining additional information as needed, triaging priority and suitability of service, communicating with clients/families, and liaising with diagnostic and support services. Develops linkages/partnerships with other facilities, agencies, and community resources to best meet patient needs and expected outcomes upon discharge.
Acts as a clinical resource, providing consultation and mentorship to staff on complex cases, assisting with nursing interventions and problem solving, providing clinical guidance and revising practice as needed to ensure patient safety, and skill development of nursing staff.
Provides leadership and oversight of interventional psychiatry services, coordinating care delivery, optimizing patient flow and staffing, and ensuring accountability for clinic operations and patient outcomes.
Leads weekly patient rounds and daily huddles, evaluating outcomes for reflective practice and adjusting care plans as necessary
Performs direct nursing care as appropriate, organizing and monitoring infusion schedules for patients undergoing rTMS/TMS, ECT and low dose Ketamine infusions, collaborating with anesthesia, psychiatry, and other members of the interprofessional team to support safe delivery of rTMS/TMS, ECT and ketamine treatments
Provides client and family education and emotional support regarding treatment purpose, risks, benefits, and post-treatment expectations using trauma-informed approaches, coordinating and scheduling community supports post treatment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of individualized care plans. Leads and participates in case conferences and supports discharge planning and continuity of care with community/inpatient care team including the development and delivery of educational materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles, and best practices.
What you bring
Qualifications
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
Three years recent related experience working with children, adolescents and families on an inpatient child/adolescent mental health unit or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You will also have:
Comprehensive knowledge in nursing practice related to clients with severe and persistent psychiatric illness, concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies, assessment and intervention, management and administration of IV medications, and knowledge of community resources.
Ability to assess, mitigate, and respond to clinical risks associated with interventional psychiatric procedures and medication administration.
Demonstrated ability in intravenous infusion, including initiation and monitoring of IV therapy.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, and function as a nursing resource team member.
Experience in program development and evaluation preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment (e.g. personal computer).
Ability to relate effectively and establish rapport with adolescents, children and their families.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Wage: $49.20 to $63.47 per hour Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830-1630
Requisition # 199201E
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BCCH is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca .
The internal job posting expires on May 24, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.
If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca .
