Province of British Columbia·Surrey, British Columbia
Provide direct nursing care to adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges.
Serve as a primary nursing therapist, case manager, or co-therapist.
Provide counselling, treatment, and consultation.
Prepare reports related to the assessment and treatment of young persons in conflict with the law.
Coordinate care and community resources for complex clinical needs.
Collaborate with probation services, community agencies, contracted service providers, and Youth Custody Services staff.
Deliver court-ordered assessments and treatments
Posting Title C NURSE 7 - Community Nurse Position Classification Nurse 7 (C) Union BCN Work Options Hybrid Location Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)
$84,377.23 - $117,319.15 annually Close Date 9/15/2026 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development Ministry Branch / Division Youth Justice and Forensic Psychiatric Services Division (YFPS) Job Summary The Team The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services team is an established group committed to providing essential mental health services to young people involved in the justice system. This team works closely with probation services, community agencies and contracted service providers, as well as Youth Custody Services staff to deliver Court-ordered assessments and treatments. Join us in making a significant impact by supporting youth who are navigating complex legal and mental health challenges. The Role In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, directly caring for adolescents facing a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges. You will serve as a primary nursing therapist, case manager, or co-therapist, providing essential counselling, treatment and consultation. You will also prepare reports related to assessment and treatment of young persons in conflict with the law. This position allows you to exercise significant clinical independence, coordinating care and resources to address complex issues. Your work will make a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents, supporting their mental health and overall well-being within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
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Master’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing or psychiatric nursing from a recognized university.
At least 3 years of experience in psychiatric nursing.
Registration and licensure to practice nursing in British Columbia through the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
An equivalent combination of nursing diploma and related nursing experience may be considered.
International nursing degrees require an equivalency assessment through International Credential Evaluation Services.
Experience working with adolescents in forensic or community mental health settings is preferred.
Criminal Record Check and Criminal Record Review Act Check required
Market context
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.