Neuropsychiatry Alder Unit Registered Nurse​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Mental Health

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.

Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required.

Providence Health Care's Mental Health Program is currently accepting applications for the Alder Neuropsychiatry Long Term Stabilization Unit cent’s Hospital, Langara site. Alder serves clients between the ages of 18–64 years with a range of neuropsychiatric conditions of traumatic, non‑traumatic brain injury, electrical malfunction, extrinsic toxic metabolic disturbances and somatoform disorders. Shifts will primarily be 07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00.

Our RN and RPN teams are core members of our interdisciplinary care teams, working closely with other disciplines to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight‑knit and supportive working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being a nurse in Providence's Mental Health Program provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

Your duties will include:

• Patient Care and Assessment: Review patient/resident status, assess problems and needs, and develop, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans. Monitor progress, document observations, and modify care plans based on evaluations.
• Crisis Management and Interventions: Provide direct nursing interventions for crisis and life‑threatening situations, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to patient needs.
• Team Collaboration and Supervision: Offer clinical direction and support to other staff members, including Care Attendants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Participate in interdisciplinary team activities and contribute to effective teamwork.
• Patient and Family
  
  Education:
  
  Identify learning needs, provide educational materials, lead group sessions, and coach patients/residents and families to develop and maintain health‑promoting behaviors.

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 nerson‑centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cuidural 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. This tailored, values‑driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient‑centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.

Education

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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…