Mental Health Nurse jobs in Canada

Relocation Bonus – Up to $10,000

AgeCare offers a relocation bonus of up to $10,000 to support licensed professional nurses relocating to rural and select urban communities in British Columbia. Conditions may apply; please contact us for details.

The Opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to the Director of Care collaborating on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency. They will integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, judgment, and interpersonal attributes required to provide safe and ethical professional nursing services to residents.

The RN provides quality and safe resident care. The RN promotes teamwork and a culture that supports AgeCare Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of Respect, Teamwork, Quality and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality, and diversity. The RN promotes health and safety awareness in the workplace. Within the scope of this position, the RN takes on a key role to continually provide an environment promoting a culture of resident safety and freedom from harm and injury.

What You Will Do

• Complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date, and changes communicated to DOC for billings.

• Assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.

• Work closely with DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers.

• Order and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures.

• Facilitate and provide resident/family education.

• Supervise resident self medication assessment and audits.

• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and policy and procedures.

• Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers.

• Coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.

What You Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State.

• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.

• Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset.

• Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.

• Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.

• Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards.

• Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications.

• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.

• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.

• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.

• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.

• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

What are you waiting for?

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you! Join AgeCare and help us create a warm and nurturing home for our residents. Apply today!

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wage Levelling Salary: $41.42 - $55.91 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!