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CA$25.95/hr · p10p90 · CA$59.47/hr
this role: CA$41.42/hrmedian CA$41.42/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 111 posted behavioral health roles in Surrey, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Surrey, British Columbia median for behavioral health roles.
The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates psychiatric nursing care for patients experiencing serious mental health and bio-psychosocial problems. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing treatment plans, facilitating group therapy, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure recovery-oriented care.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary
We are hiring a Relief Full Time Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit to join our team in Surrey, B.C.
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.
We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
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Detailed Overview
In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered and recovery oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides and coordinates the delivery of psychiatric nursing care services to patients experiencing serious mental health and bio-psychosocial problems requiring assessment and treatment stabilization. The RN/RPN demonstrates nursing expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence based practices through direct care activities including nursing assessments, crisis intervention, patient and family education and health promotion activities from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) perspective. Sets priorities, and assigns and delegates tasks to support staff.
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned clients, by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, monitoring of medical and psychiatric conditions, and providing psycho-education to individuals, clients and their support systems.
Identifies actual or potential problems and strengths through nursing diagnosis, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an approved School of Nursing and possess current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). A minimum of one year of recent related mental health experience in an acute, tertiary, or community setting is required.
professional certificate
Documentation
Counselling
Psychopharmacology
Patient education
Crisis intervention
Patient advocacy
Evidence-based practice
Safety practices
Nursing assessment
Group facilitation
Interprofessional collaboration
Mental health assessment
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Clinical leadership
Substance use treatment
Psychiatric nursing
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits coverage
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$60/hr
Location
Surrey, British Columbia
Posted
May 4, 2026
Closes
May 4, 2027
Application
Employer website
Develops, implements, evaluates and documents psycho-social rehabilitative plans in collaboration with the clients' support systems and interdisciplinary team members, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and communicates to the team and physician/psychiatrist of changes in the condition of the client.
Facilitates individual and/or group treatment, through the use of cognitive, behavioural, educational, problem solving, and crisis intervention methods.
Provides individual supportive counselling to clients and families in accordance with approved treatment methods.
Provides life skills training when applicable in the area of personal life, leisure, and medical nursing interventions and responses to medical/psychiatric emergencies.
Actively participates in and supports the total therapeutic program of the Unit.
Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
Writes timely and accurate reports of relevant assessments and observations including client and family education and evaluation of nursing care.
Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about clients'''' care; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff; participates in interprofessional conferences; explains plan of care to clients and their family.
Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the clients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of client care and/or work environment.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate.
Identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and client care outcomes.
Maintains a safe environment for clients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
Performs other professionally related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. One year of recent related mental health experience in an acute, tertiary or community setting working with clients experiencing an acute episode of serious, complex and persistent mental illness and their families, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Skills and Abilities
Ability to complete initial and ongoing mental health and substance use client assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions including crisis intervention.
Knowledge of mental illness and substance use treatment.
Working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
Counselling and group facilitation skills.
Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to mental health and substance use practices.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team.
Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for clients/families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, including advocacy for special populations.
Ability to educate clients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
Ability to use factual information and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do.
Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.
We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.
Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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Market context
Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.
