Ministry of Children and Family Development
Coquitlam, BC (On-Site)
Nurse
$78,307.82 - $107,808.03 annually
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a designated mental health facility. 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 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.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
Qualifications for this role include:
- Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- 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.
For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by October 13th, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125736
