Role overview

Description

The Team

The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a designated mental health facility within the Ministry of Children and Family Development, offering services in Coquitlam, Prince George, and Vernon, along with outreach support across the province. Our multidisciplinary team includes Child and Youth Care Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Indigenous Child Care Counsellors, and Recreation staff, who bring a wide range of skills and lived experiences. Together, we work with respect, shared responsibility, and cultural humility to support the mental health and well-being of young people and their families.

The Role

The Nurse is a key member of an interdisciplinary team providing specialized mental health treatment and support to youth. This role delivers direct clinical services, including health and mental health assessments, treatment planning, medication management, safety planning, case coordination, and health education. Working collaboratively with youth, families, caregivers, health professionals, and community partners, the Nurse supports integrated, culturally informed care across residential, school, community, and Satellite settings. Through clinical expertise, advocacy, and coordination of services, this position helps young people achieve their treatment goals, safely navigate the healthcare system, and successfully transition to community-based supports. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth while contributing to innovative and recovery-oriented mental health services.

To learn more about the important work we do to support children, youth, and families, please view our short video Child and Youth Mental Health. It shares valuable insights and personal stories that highlight the impact you can have in this role.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
One (1) or more years of experience providing direct nursing care and clinical interventions to children, youth and families.
Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given for:

Successful completion of Basic First Aid.
Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
Experience working with adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Proviso / Willingness Statements:

Shift work is a requirement as this is a 24-hour facility. Must be able to work days, evenings, midnights and weekends.
Travel, as necessary, is a requirement; you may be required to use your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance, on an expense account basis.
Must be able to deal with aggressive and sometimes abusive youth in a professional manner.
Must be able to provide educational training to support youth, families, correctional staff, and community partners.
Must be able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a secure custody setting.
Must be willing and able to provide First Aid coverage and medical support for staff, as required under WorkSafeBC guidelines.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Emily.Martell@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

This position has full time on-site requirements.

Part time hours may be considered, if requested.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.