Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Chum Unit, Red Fish Healing Centre [...]

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a temporary part-time role at a specialized treatment center. This position involves providing direct health care services to clients with complex mental health and substance use challenges. You will work in a collaborative environment, offering education and support to clients, while also engaging in discharge planning and ensuring culturally safe practices. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing significant health disparities. This is a unique opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Municipal pension plan

Annual statutory holidays

Access to WorkPerks discount program

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration as RN or RPN.
• Two years' experience in acute/community health nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct health care services to clients with complex illnesses.
• Collaborate with health professionals and document client progress.

Skills

Nursing Theory

Mental Health Care

Substance Use Treatment

Assessment Skills

Cultural Safety

Conflict Resolution

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Two years' experience in acute/community health nursing

Tools

Medical Equipment

Computerized Record Systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Red Fish Healing Centre

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Coquitlam, BC

This Temporary Part-Time (until May 21, 2026) opportunity is with the Chum Unit - Enriched Treatment Unit.

Chum Unit - Enriched Treatment Unit

This is an enriched treatment unit for clients who have cognitive impairments and are behaviourally unable to participate fully in treatment on the three treatment units. Goals are to participate in a wider range of low barrier therapeutic programs, programming happens directly on the unit, and are shorter in duration to support some of the cognitive challenges.

What is Red Fish Healing Centre

θəqi? ɫəw?ənəq leləm' (the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, or Red Fish Healing Centre) is a 105-bed facility that treats individuals from across the province who live with the most severe concurrent and complex mental health and substance use disorders. Clients admitted to the Red Fish Healing Centre have both a mental illness and a substance use disorder; many clients also have other chronic health problems. Clients may be admitted voluntarily, or involuntarily under BC's Mental Health Act.

What you'll do

• Provide direct health care services to clients presenting with a wide variety and complexity of illnesses/diseases including communicable diseases, addictions, mental health and general health issues. Perform physical, addiction and psychiatric assessments, collect specimens, refer clients to the physician for further examination, administer prescribed treatments and medications according to protocols and make appropriate adjustments.
• Observe, monitor, evaluate and document client progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes and performs a variety of health care interventions utilizing nursing skills and medical equipment including therapeutic interventions using a variety of modalities. Initiate and facilitate discharge planning; identify referrals to other health professionals.
• Provide education and support to clients and groups using a health promotion approach regarding matters such as contraception, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections and minor dermatology problems and/or psychosocial, life and personal care skills.
• Work collaboratively with other health care professionals, client, family and community in the identification and resolution of health issues, cultural and language barriers, ethical dilemmas and coordination and integration of care, and make referrals to other service providers as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate computerized and paper records in accordance with established procedures and policies; prepares and maintains statistical information, correspondence, reports and other documentation. Document client/family perspectives and nursing observations.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two years' recent experience providing acute or community health nursing care/services to clients who have concurrent psychiatric and/or substance abuse/misuse disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments.

Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of nursing theory related to the defined population of clients, such as mental health and substance use, developmental disabilities, behaviour issues, communicable diseases and practice within a client/family-centered approach.
• Knowledge of evidence-based theories related to assessment and treatment of dually diagnosed individuals and therapeutic relationships.
• Working knowledge of British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) Standards for Nursing Practice. Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the BC Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of community resources and other facilities relevant to designated clinical area.
• Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until May 21, 2026)
Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour

Location: 2721 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3C 4J2

Hours of Work: Rotating; 0700-1900/1900-0700

Requisition #: 182635E

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

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