Coming Events

2013 World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses

The Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada (RPNC) is proud to sponsor this sixth World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses where knowledge, skills and information can be shared among those people dedicated to working in the mental health field. This biennial conference has grown into a huge success story and we hope you will be able to join us from May 2-4 of 2013.

Steward's Dinner & Information Meeting

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: The Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver BC

All Stewards who wish to attend the Stewards Dinner & Information Meeting are welcome. Parking will be provided.

All Stewards attending the UPN Convention are required to attend this meeting.

Notice of 2013 UPN Convention

The Annual Convention of the Union of Psychiatric Nurses shall begin on Thursday May 23, 2013 commencing at 0900 hrs at the Marriot Pinnacle Hotel at 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC.

Hotel Details

Near Seawall stroll

This 31-story downtown hotel is a block from Vancouver's seawall promenade, 3 blocks from the shops of Robson Street, and 5 blocks from Stanley Park and Gastown.

Pool, spa tub

24-hour amenities at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown include room service and an upscale fitness center with 52-foot pool, steam room, sauna, and spa tub. Show Case Restaurant offers casual dining.

High-speed Internet

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown's 432 guestrooms feature panoramic views, high-speed Internet access, work desks with speakerphones and ergonomic chairs, modern decor, and marble bathrooms with separate showers.

Details of Convention and registration form are available HERE. Completed registration forms must be returned to the UPN office on or before April 22, 2013.

PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2013 to swatts@upnbc.org or call the UPN office at 604-530-9253.

CRPNBC 2013 AGM and Education Day – What's Trending Now?

The AGM will be a wine & cheese format taking place in Kelowna on the evening of June 6, followed by the annual Education Day on Friday, June 7. Program topics for the Education Day are: scope of practice, social media, consent, and dialectical behaviour therapy. A chartered bus will leave from lower mainland on June 6, returning June 7. For full details, click here.

N.B. UPN will sponsor it's members registration fee for this event.