Advance acute mental health nursing through Providence Health Care’s enhanced orientation initiative with therapeutic care and clinical learning. Work details may change with operational requirements.
This Registered Nurse chance supports nurses developing careers in acute mental health practice. Through Douglas College, selected applicants complete approximately 14 weeks of employer-funded education, supervised clinical experiences, and mentorship. The pathway supports transition into Mental Health Program nursing positions and includes an 18-month return-of-service commitment within PHC’s Acute Mental Health Program.
Key Responsibilities: Assess patients and adapt individualized nursing care plans
Deliver therapeutic interventions, crisis support, education, and group sessions
Monitor changing physical, psychological, and behavioural needs




Collaborate with Psychiatry, Social Work, Peers, and care providers
Support quality improvement, research, education, and clinical initiatives
Requirements: Current practicing British Columbia Registered Nurse registration
One year recent acute psychiatry or tertiary mental health experience
Effective verbal and written communication abilities
CPR knowledge and appropriate procedure performance
Ability to prioritize, organize, and provide clinical direction
Develop acute mental health expertise through nursing education, supervised practice, mentorship, and patient-centred therapeutic care at PHC.

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📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse Initiative (British Columbia)
🏢 Providence Healthcare
📍 British Columbia