Union of Psychiatric Nurses of B.C.

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Employment Opportunities

Beau Cote Centre For Eating Disorders

Licensed under CCALA/CCFL-Vancouver Coastal Health

Openings for casual and regular RPNs

Beau Cote is a residential Eating Disorders Centre on Bowen Island, BC. Treatment is provided for females aged 19 years and above who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly motivated group of individuals who are dedicated to providing innovative treatment at the highest standard of clinical care.

The Beau Cote treatment model is based on an integration of a body-mind-emotions-spirit approach with individual and group therapy, family therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Integrated Body Psychotherapy, experiential therapies, complimentary therapies as yoga, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and other modalities.

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RPN/RN Community Case Manager

Dawson Creek/Fort St. John Forensic Psychiatric Commission – Regular Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Case Manager to provide community mental health nursing services to clients who are referred to Forensic Psychiatric Regional Programs. The regional clinics provide psychiatric/psychological assessments to the Courts and treatment services to adults who are subject to a legal order for criminal offences (probation, bail, provincial parole, conditional sentence).

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/REGISTRAR

College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of B.C.

The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director/Registrar. This is a full-time position commencing September 1, 2008.

The Executive Director/Registrar is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the College appointed by the Board and responsible for all administrative functions and duties of the College in accordance with the Health Professions Act, the College Bylaws and the Board’s governance policies and guidelines.

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Regional Treatment Centre-Pacific Region

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Regional Treatment Centre is actively looking for REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSES who enjoy working with an interdisciplinary correctional team. If you are a nurse who is motivated, flexible and find making a difference rewarding… WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

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Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses BC Children’s Hospital — Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Government of Nunavut Employment Opportunities

Mental Health Consultant/Registered Psychiatric Nurse Igloolik, Nunavut

This position is located in Igloolik and reports to the Manager, Mental Health & Wellness Services. It serves the communities of the Baffin Region. details >>

Mental Health Consultant/Registered Psychiatric Nurse Cape Dorset, Nunavut

This position is located in Cape Dorset and reports to the Manager, Mental Health & Wellness Services. It serves the communities of the Baffin Region. details >>


BC Children's Hospital

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH), an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has permanent, temporary and casual opportunities in their Child and Adolescent Mental Health In-patient Units.

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Oak Bay Lodge, Residential Care RPN's

Located on Vancouver Island in the city of Victoria, B.C. Oak Bay Lodge us a 24/7 bed complex care facility with demonstrated expertise in caring for seniors. We have full-time, part-time and casual/on-call positions for RPNs.
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Notification of Temporary Employment (12-15 months)
Location:

Federal Correctional Institutions in the Eastern Fraser Valley

The Need

A combination of improves assessments and services as well as tendency for people with untreated mental disorders to commit crimes has lead to an increase in the number of offenders who are identified as mentally disordered. To respond to this trend, the Correctional Service of Canada has been authorized to pilot programs in selected institutions to address the need. Qualified mental health professionals (Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Psychologists) are needed for this project.

Nature of the Work

As a member of a small mental health initiative team in a federal institution, you will be involved in the assessing, counselling and referring cases that require mental health intervention. You will act as a consultant to Case Managers, Program Facilitators, Health care and Psychological Services as well as act as a liaison with mental health specialists in other locations in the Correctional Service of Canada. This will include making referrals to mental health specialists (i.e. Psychiatry). Provide supportive counselling to offenders suffering from mental disorders.

Qualifications

Registration in your discipline and the ability to work with difficult clients and complex inter-agency organizations is required. Previous work experience in a correctional setting is an asset.

Contact

Jim White MSW/ RCSW Acting Regional Coordinator
Institutional Mental Health Initiative
Regional Headquarters (Pacific)
e-mail : whitejj@csc-scc.gc.ca
Phone: (604) 870-6120
Fax: (604) 870-6155


Interior Health Authority

RPN/RN - Hillside Mental Health Centre

Permanent Full-time and Casual

For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful natural setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, explore your options at Interior Health and help in our quest to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of BC.

You can really make a difference here. At Interior Health, you’ve got Room to Grow.

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Psychiatric Outpost Nurses

Venture Healthcare is actively recruiting Registered Psychiatric Nurses to provide relief nursing services in aboriginal communities throughout Northern Canada. If you are motivated by personal choice, flexibility, find making a difference personally rewarding, and are actively seeking a new adventure in the healthcare industry ... WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

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Various Mental Health Positions in B.C.


Northern Health Authority

Northern Health is ready to launch an exciting new strategic direction for Mental Health and Addiction Services in Northern BC! Leadership, innovation and commitment are the winning combinations we require to lead us to a new level of excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services. We are ready to accept your application if you are looking for an opportunity to develop and lead an improving system of care.

Come Innovate with us Today!

Mental Health and Addiction Services Leadership Opportunities


BC Mental Health and Addictions

Forensic Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics


Provincial Health Services Authority

Children's Hospital - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Adolescent Psychiatry


Health Services Coordinator - BC Housing

Make a real impact in this key, full-time community health role for an SW, RN/RPN or similar Health Care Professional

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