Registered psychiatric nurse jobs in Canada

Find registered psychiatric nurse jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 277
Employers: 34

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $42.49Across 121 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: <1%1 listing
On-site: >99%276 listings

Employers hiring include Vancouver Coastal Health (100), Interior Health Authority (35), Fraser Health (34).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Registered psychiatric nurse jobs in Canada

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Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Île-à-la-Crosse, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Other
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Temporary
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Primary Care Team Nurse (RN/RPN), Integrated Care Team - Lily's Community Health Center
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Temporary
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, BC
Full-time
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Elderly Services team at…
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) | Medical
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, BC
Internship
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our 5S medical team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. If Nursing is your passion and…
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) | Medical
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, BC
Full-time
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our 5S medical team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. If Nursing is your passion and…
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) | Medical
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, BC
Full-time
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our 5S medical team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. If Nursing is your passion and…
Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, BC
Internship
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) team at Hillside Centre -…
Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Casual Pool
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Other
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Segal 6
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Temporary
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Psychiatric Nurse- Job Share- Kugluktuk
Government of Nunavut Recruitment
Kugluktuk, NU
Full-time
For Psychiatric Nurse position that is full-time and perman
Indigenous Intake and Transition Support Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$49.2 to $63.47 CAD / hour
Temporary
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Seeking Experienced Candidates - Registered Psychiatric Nurses - Mental Health & Addictions
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) – Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Other
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
RN/RPN, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Psychiatric High Acuity Unit - Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Full-time
Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Clinical Mentor
Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, BC
$49.2 to $63.47 CAD / hour
Temporary
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
GreenTech Resources Worldwide Canada
Prince Albert, SK
Full-time
Provide comprehensive nursing and psychiatric care to patients across clinical settings. Deliver assessments, treatments, patient education, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to…
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Homewood Ravensview
Victoria, BC
Part-time
We are currently seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse. This role could be perfect for you if you work best in a team-oriented, dynamic work environment and are willing…
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use
Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, British Columbia
Full-time
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Inpatient Psychiatric Unit…
RN/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations, Geriatrics - Burnaby
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), Hospital Community Liaison, CYYA Transition Team - Fraser South
Fraser Health
Surrey, BC
Full-time
RN/RPN, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services - Priority POP IHART, Chilliwack
Fraser Health
Chilliwack, BC
Part-time
Mental Health and Substance Use Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) - Mobile Crisis De-Escalation Team (MoDe)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Part-time
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) -Spiritwood Homes - Maple Ridge
Vancouver Coastal Health
Maple Ridge, BC
$41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
Full-time
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…

Fraser Health

RN/RPN, MH&SUS Specialized Populations, Geriatrics - Burnaby

UNAVAILABLE, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2X6, Canada

Pay: The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour Job Summary
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Aug 5, 2027

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing services, including comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for geriatric mental health and substance use clients. They also collaborate with interprofessional teams and provide education to caregivers and community agencies to support recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BCCNM and possess at least two years of recent related experience. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle are also required.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Clinical nursing
Case management
Mental health assessment
Substance use treatment
Crisis intervention
Psychopharmacology
Patient advocacy
Interprofessional collaboration
Health education
Treatment planning
Documentation
Group facilitation
Outreach
Consultation
Nursing care

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Keywords

Registered Nurse
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
BCCNM
Mental Health
Substance Use
Geriatrics
Case Management
Clinical Nursing
Crisis Intervention
Psychopharmacology
Patient Advocacy
Interprofessional Care
Health Education
Outreach
Treatment Planning
Fraser Health
Nursing Standards
Documentation
Community Liaison
Quality Improvement

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour
Job Summary

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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 assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to clients and their caregivers; liaises with relevant community agencies in the planning and development of service for the relevant client population of the assigned team such as Geriatric Mental Health, or Youth Developmental Disabilities, or other; provides education on mental health and substance use issues to professionals and caregivers.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical nursing services, on a case management basis, to clients and their caregivers referred to the team by screening referrals, providing comprehensive nursing assessments and making recommendations for treatment planning and consultation in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
Provides education on mental health and substance use issues related to the relevant client population to care givers, professionals, community groups and agencies; presents information/education sessions to professional colleagues and other government/non-government agencies by developing, delivering and evaluating evidence informed educational programs; supervises and instructs nursing students.
Carries out treatment plans and interventions, including administering prescribed psychotropic medication, monitoring the effects, and encouraging medication compliance; provision of support and crisis intervention through home visits and outreach, including facilitation of hospitalization where necessary.
Provides follow-up and monitoring of complex psychiatric/medical situations, including substance use/dependence, and referral services where necessary.
Consults and collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including MH&SUS Physicians, Primary Care Providers (GP/NP), Team Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of issues, as well as adjustments to care plans as required.
Facilitates clients'' utilization of appropriate community services by liaising and collaborating with key service providers in order to ensure appropriate, timely, and seamless care.
Initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings with clients, families, service providers and team members to review and plan care.
Advocates for clients to protect and promote their autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
Documents assessments, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
Provides consultation and liaison to referral agencies, health service providers and care givers to improve care of clients with mental health and substance use issues.
Identifies own learning needs/goals, reviews these with the Team Coordinator and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs/goals.
Participates on professional committees for improvement of client care and/or work environment by reviewing delivery practices to promote improvements to client care and for the efficient and safe operation of the clinical area.
Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying client care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to network with other services and agencies.
Ability to teach and provide consultation to clients, their care-networks and other health- care professionals.
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 health and substance use treatment.
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 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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