OverviewPHSA's New Grad Program provides new RN/RPN graduates with the opportunity to use their nursing practice skills acquired through education and training and enter into a nursing specialty working in one of pediatrics, child & youth mental health, perinatal, oncology, or adult mental health nursing.All new employees who are new graduates and hired as a registered nurse (RN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) will be placed into a regular or temporary position, with a minimum 0.7 FTE to full-time hours for the first six months of employment.Nursing shifts are days, evenings, and nights, usually 8 or 12 hours, with shifts varying by unit/department.Wage: $40.21 – $57.78 per hourLocations / OpportunitiesThis posting covers all "New Grad" opportunities for all PHSA locations and facilities. Opportunities for New Grad RN/RPNs are at the following areas/locations:BC Mental Health & Substance Use ServicesCorrectional Health ServicesForensic Psychiatric Hospital, CoquitlamForensic Regional Clinics — Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops, KelownaRed Fish Healing Centre, CoquitlamHeartwood Centre for Women, VancouverProvincial Assessment Centre, CoquitlamBC Cancer — Regional Cancer Centres: Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver and VictoriaBC Children's Hospital, Vancouver — Mental Health Programs; Medical Inpatient Unit (T7); Surgical Inpatient Unit(T6); Nursing Resource Team; Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (T8); Emergency department; Emergency department - Mental Health Team; Operating Room – AORN Training (three intakes/year; next intake to be confirmed)Sunny Hill Health Centre — Acute Rehabilitation UnitBC Women's Hospital + Health Centre — Families in Recovery (FIR) Unit; Postpartum Unit (Next intake December 2025; applicants accepted from September 1, 2025); Birthing Unit (Next intake September 2025; accepting applicants now)Postpartum & Birthing Unit RequirementsCompletion of BCIT's Perinatal Theory 1 course or equivalentCurrent CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification (NRP)Breastfeeding course, minimum 6 hours,



in the last 2 yearsNICU – Next intake is November 2025General RequirementsCurrent adult CPR and/or Newborn Resuscitation CertificationNeonatal Theory 1 from BCITCurrent CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level 1 is required for some positionsAwareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reportsKnowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism considerations in BC health careWhat You'll DoPlan and direct care in accordance with the care planProvide nursing assessments, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation related to real or potential health problemsCollect and document patient health care informationConsult with nurses, family members, the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionalsSupport patients with psychosocial, life, and personal care skillsAdminister medications and monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical and mental status; consult a physician as requiredRefer patients to other health care professionals and programsMaintain accurate computerized and paper records in accordance with established procedures and policiesWhat You BringHave graduated from a nursing program in the last 18 months, and have not previously participated in a New Grad Program with a BC Health AuthorityHave provisional or practicing registration as a registered nurse/registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)For positions with BC Children's Hospital Operating Room, Emergency Department (Mental Health), Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Heartwood Centre for Women and the Forensic Regional Clinics: current CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)



Level 1 is requiredFor positions with BC Cancer: current CPR (Level C) certification is requiredCommitment to Indigenous awareness and reconciliation obligations per TRC and BC DRIPAWhat We BringPHSA programs provide care and services through specialized hospitals and centres across BC. PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and health-care professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice and to promote health and well-being.Use state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatmentsJoin one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs and opportunities for growthAccess to career development through in-house training programs (including San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training) and leadership developmentComprehensive benefits package, including pension plan and wellness resources13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlementsAccess to WorkPerks discountsSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareRelated job postingsRegistered Nurse (RN), Families In Recovery Program (FIR) - BC Women's Hospital & Health CentreRegistered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Long Term CareRegistered Nurse (RN) - BC Cancer Provincial Nurse LineRN/RPN, Hope to Health Primary Care ClinicClinic Nurse, CARE Program - BC Women's Hospital + Health CentreNurse (RN/RPN), Primary Care Team/Integrated Care Team - Downtown Community Health CentreNurse (RN/RPN), Primary Care Team/Integrated Care Team - Downtown Community Health CentreNurse (RN/RPN), Primary Care Team/Integrated Care Team - Pender Community Health CentreMental Health Nurse (RN/RPN), Short Term Crisis Intervention Home - VentureClinic Nurse/Registered Nurse (RN), Complex Chronic Care Clinic - BC Women's Hospital & Health CentreRegistered Nurse (RN), STI Clinic - BC Centre for Disease ControlMental Health Nurse (RN/RPN), Community Mental Health and Substance Use - Raven Song CHCPublic Health Nurse (RN) - Early Years (0 to 5 years) (Training may be offered)Registered Nurse, Hospital at Home - SPH

📌 Registered Nurse(Rn)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Rpn) - New Grad Opportunities
🏢 BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
📍 Vancouver