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

The next chapter of your nursing career could be in mental health. You bring the passion. We'll help you gain the experience.

The Mental Health Program is pleased to announce a new recruitment and education initiative designed to support Registered Nurses interested in practising in acute mental health nursing. Developed in partnership with Douglas College, the Mental Health Program Enhanced Orientation Initiative compromises approximately 14 weeks of employer-funded education, supervised clinical learning experiences, and dedicated mentorship, allowing selected nurses the opportunity to develop the expertise and skills needed to transition into acute mental health practice. This is an opportunity to pursue an area of nursing you're passionate about with the education, experience and support to set you up for success.

Mental health care is a growing and increasingly specialized area of nursing practice and one of the Program's priorities is to grow and sustain a skilled nursing workforce capable of meeting the increasingly complex needs of the people we serve. This initiative represents an key step toward creating new entry points into mental health nursing by investing in the professional development and growth of nurses.

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.

Your pathway into acute mental health nursing

- Gain permanent employment with regular Mental Health Program nursing positions.
- Build your knowledge completing approximately 14 weeks of employer-funded mental health education through Douglas College, with paid wages and while accrue seniority and applicable benefits
- Gain hands-on experience participating in supernumerary clinical learning experiences within Mental Health Program settings.
- Learn from experienced clinicians and receive support from Mental Health Program educators and preceptors throughout the learning period.
- Transition into practice following successful completion of the program.

Who should apply?

- Are passionate about mental health and substance use care.
- Are interested in developing a career in acute mental health nursing.
- Do not currently meet the traditional acute psychiatry qualifications but are willing to undertake the required education and training pathway.
- Can commit to the program requirements and subsequent 18-month return-of-service commitment within PHC’s Acute Mental Health Program.

Mental Health Nursing at PHC - Building the Future of Mental Health Care

Our Mental Health Program is a global leader in the treatment of complex mental health disorders,



and the largest integrated mental health program in British Columbia. Here, you’ll be part of a united, multidisciplinary team driven by one shared belief people living with mental illness deserve better. Despite extraordinary advances in mental health care, the best available treatments are sometimes not enough—they’re not accessible, personalized, or transformative enough. We come to work every day to change that. By listening closely to our clients and their families, creating and championing innovative care pathways, and advancing clinical research, we’re pushing the boundaries of what mental health care can be.

With a tight-knit and supportive working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being a mental health nurse at PHC provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

The New St. Paul's Hospital.

Come be part of one of the most ambitious healthcare projects in Canada and help shape what’s next for mental health care. As Canada’s healthcare landscape is changing, the new St. Paul’s Hospital is being built to lead that change, including a major expansion of mental health services.

Opening in February 2027, the current St. Paul’s Hospital is one of the most technologically advanced and ambitious healthcare projects in Canada, bringing together digitally enabled care, research, innovation and an integrated approach to meeting the needs of the patients and communities we serve. As part of this transformation, PHC is expanding its Mental Health services, creating an opportunity for RNs and RPNs to join our Acute Mental Health Pro

📌 Registered Nurse Mental Health Program Enhanced Orientation Initiative (Vancouver)
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