Registered Nurse(RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - New Grad Opportunities

Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) New Graduate Opportunities

PHSA’s New Grad Program provides new RN/RPN graduates with the opportunity to use their nursing practice skills acquired through education and training and enter into a nursing specialty working in one of pediatrics, child & youth mental health, perinatal, oncology, or adult mental health nursing.

All new employees who are new graduates and hired as a registered nurse (RN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) will be placed into a regular or temporary position, with a minimum 0.7 part-time-employee (FTE) to full-time hours for the first six months of employment.

Nursing shifts are days, evenings, and nights, usually 8 or 12 hours, with shifts varying by unit/department.

Wage: $40.21 – $57.78 per hour

This posting covers all “New Grad” opportunities for all locations and facilities within Provincial Health Services Authority. Opportunities for New Grad RN/RPNs are at the following areas/locations:

• BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
• Correctional Health Services Locations include: Coquitlam, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Prince George, Oliver, Kamloops, Victoria and Nanaimo
• Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Coquitlam
• Forensic Regional Clinics Locations include: Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Surrey, Nelson and Campbell River
• Red Fish Healing Centre, Coquitlam
• Heartwood Centre for Women, Vancouver
• Provincial Assessment Centre, Coquitlam
• BC Cancer Regional Cancer Centres: Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver and Victoria
• BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver
• Mental Health Programs
• Medical Inpatient Unit (T7) Surgical Inpatient Unit (T6)
• Nursing Resource Team - A team of float nurses who support several areas throughout BC Children's Hospital
• Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (T8)
• Emergency department Emergency department - Mental Health Team
• Operating Room AORN Training – three intakes a year. Next intake to be confirmed.
• Sunny Hill Health Centre Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• BC Women’s Hospital + Health Care
• Families in Recovery (FIR) Unit
• Postpartum Unit – Next intake is July 2025.
• Birthing Unit - Next intake is September 2025.
• NICU - Next intake is August 2025.

Requirements For Both Postpartum & The Birthing Unit Include:

• Completion of BCIT's Perinatal Theory 1 course or equivalent is preferred
• Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification (NRP)
• Breastfeeding course, minimum 6 hours, in the last 2 years

What You’ll Do

• Plan and direct care in accordance with the care plan.
• Provide nursing assessments, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation relating to real or potential health problems in patients.
• Collect and document patient health care information.
• Consult with nurses, family members, members of the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals.
• Support patients with psychosocial, life, and personal care skills.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical and mental status; consult a physician as required.
• Refer patients to other health care professionals and programs.
• Maintain accurate computerized and paper records in accordance with established procedures and policies.

What You Bring

• Have graduated from a nursing program in the last 18 months, and have not previously participated in a New Grad Program with a BC Health Authority.
• Have provisional or practicing registration as a registered nurse/registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• For positions with BC Children's Hospital Operating Room, Emergency Department (Mental Health), Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Heartwood Centre for Women and the Forensic Regional Clinics current CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level 1 is required.
• For positions with BC Cancer current CPR (Level C) certification is required.

What We Bring

• PHSA programs provide care and services through specialized hospitals and centres across B.C.
• PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and health-care professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice closer to where people live and to effectively promote health, manage chronic conditions and reduce the burden of illness.
• From conducting ground-breaking research to training tomorrow's professionals, to setting province-wide standards, to providing top-notch, compassionate patient care, our leaders, health professionals and staff consistently seek system-wide improvements with an emphasis on prevention, health promotion and protection.
• Use state-of-the-art technology and the latest, evidence-based treatments.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package (as applicable), including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.