Mental Health Registered Nurses / Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Vancouver

Bring your mental health nursing expertise to a team where collaboration is at the heart of care and help shape the future of mental health care alongside people who believe better care starts with compassion, collaboration and social justice. PHC's Mental Health Program is currently accepting applications for RNs and RPNs to join their teams. Come be part of St. Paul’s for the home stretch before we transition over to the brand new inpatient units at the new St. Paul's Hospital in February 2027, or explore opportunities across our other sites, including Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, Parkview, and Alder. We are regularly hiring for a variety of permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary, and casual opportunities.

This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on the FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify, please contact your Recruitment Advisor.

What you will be doing:

• Providing comprehensive nursing care by assessing patients, developing and adapting individualized care plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, monitoring progress and responding to changing physical, psychological and behavioural needs.
• Supporting patients through acute mental health challenges by providing therapeutic nursing interventions, crisis support, education and group sessions while promoting dignity, autonomy, recovery and patient-centred care.
• Working as part of an interdisciplinary team by collaborating with Peers, Psychiatry, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other care providers to coordinate treatment, support discharge planning and connect patients with appropriate community resources.
• Contributing to a strong and evolving practice environment by supporting quality improvement, research, education and clinical practice initiatives, sharing knowledge with colleagues and helping shape how acute mental health services are delivered.

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care.

At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area.

What You Bring:

• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives or in Residential Care and Mental Health, current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College Nurses and Midwives.
• One year recent experience in acute psychiatry or tertiary mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• Ability to provide clinical direction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $41.42 - $55.91 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.
• Meaningful impact: You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.