Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, ABSU, Emergency

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking full-time RN-RPNs for the Acute Behavioural Stabilization Unit (ABSU) at St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver.

You will join an interdisciplinary team delivering short-stay admissions with strong focus on mental health and substance use care. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, care planning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers and other professionals to meet complex patient needs.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent psychiatric nursing experience in a tertiary care emergency department or mental health facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Develop, implement and revise the plan of care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

CPR proficiency

Nursing assessment

Clinical direction

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

The Acute Behavioural Stabilization Unit (ABSU) is part of St. Paul's Emergency Department; it is open 24 hours a day and consists of short-stay admissions (48-72 hours).The unit is staffed with an interdisciplinary team of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, psychiatrists, registered psychiatric nurses, psychiatric assessment nurses and social workers, and receives input from addictions consultants. St. Paul's Hospital is an acute care, teaching and research hospital located in downtown Vancouver. It is home to many world-class medical and surgical programs, including heart and lung services, HIV/AIDS, mental health, emergency, critical care, kidney care, elder care and numerous surgical specialties.

St. Paul's Hospital is currently seeking full-time (1.0 FTE) RN-RPNs to join our Acute Behavioural Stabilization Unit (ABSU), offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your skills and compassion truly matter. The Department specializes in complex diagnosis, surgery, and medicine cases including, but not limited to, neurology/stroke management, gastroenterology, respiratory, renal, cardiovascular, and mental health/substance use patients.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the RN-RPN:

• assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs using an established framework for nursing practice
• develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan of care
• incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources
• supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures

Note: we have multiple part-time and full-time positions available.

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 person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural 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.

What You Bring

Education:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse 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 of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent psychiatric nursing experience in a tertiary care emergency department and/or two years' recent acute psychiatric experience in a tertiary care facility or mental health facility.

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 strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• Ability to provide clinical direction.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $41.42-$55.91 per hour depending on experience.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.