Registered Nurse; RN/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RPN), Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency; CAPE), Child
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health, Psychiatry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE), Child and
Registered Nurse, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE), Child and Adolescent Mental Health
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
This Regular, Part-Time FTE) opportunity is with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency (CAPE).
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.
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 procedures and safety practices and procedures.Promote the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality monitoring activities as directed by participating in nursing committees, and by keeping current through attendance at education and in-service opportunities.Perform other professionally related duties as assigned.What you bring
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).One (1) year of recent related clinical experience working within a child and/or youth mental health setting relevant to the service area within the BC Children’s Mental Health Program or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.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…
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