Registered Nurse; RN/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RPN), Child & Adolescent Mental Health - BC Children's Hospital
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Child & Adolescent Mental Health - BC Children's Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Child & Adolescent Mental Health
BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver BC
Casual opportunities available across all units within Child and Adolescent Mental Health, in the Healthy Minds Building!
Child Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
10-bed unit providing day treatment psychiatric services for children under 12 years of age and their families/caregivers with a focus on assessment, parent education/coaching, and initiation of treatment. Children are generally admitted to the Child Psychiatry program through a planned admission process.Adolescent Psychiatry
10-bed unit providing psychiatric assessments and treatment initiation for adolescents aged 12-18. The average length of stay is four weeks. Adolescents are generally admitted to the program through a planned admission process.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.Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program for Children & Adolescents
Providing care including supportive counseling to patients and their families, life-skills teaching to patients, teaching and providing meal support therapy to patients, friends and families and professionals in the community, advocating for patients, and medical monitoring. both outpatient and inpatient treatment for children up to age 18Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit: 10-bed unit providing eating disorder treatment and assessmentEating Disorder Day Treatment Program: 8 bed program providing eating disorder treatmentWhat 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.
** Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining our team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health!
What you’ll do
Maintain patient records by performing activities such as collecting and documenting information including health care information regarding patients and their families, nursing observations, telephone communications, interventions, teaching and care evaluations to ensure that patient records are current and complete.Plan direct care for the patient by performing activities such as reviewing patient/family history, developing a care plan specific for the patient and family, and meeting with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.Provide direct patient care and support, including physical, psychiatric and meal support, to patients in accordance with operational policy and standards specific to the service area. Collaborate with other members of the health care team to evaluate patient care.Teach by providing and explaining information, demonstrating procedures and use of equipment, checking the learner’s use of procedures, techniques and equipment and evaluating the effectiveness of the selected teaching methods.Identify own learning needs, reviews these with the Program Director, or delegate, and engage in a variety of activities to meet these needs.Participate in the orientation and continuing education of staff and students by preceptoring and role-modelling.Act as a clinical resource/support person to patients and families and nursing and health care professionals by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.Participate as a member of the health care team through contributing information in rounds, committees, and staff meetings.Provide input to the Program Director, or delegate, regarding policies, procedures and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources.Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff by following established emergency…
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