Find work in Canada.

570,382 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 13 mins ago
Accounts Payable Technician - Freight
PFX Group
Milton, ON
Reporting to the Manager, the Accounts Payable Technician plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate invoice posting through effective processes.
Added 13 mins ago
Manager, Operations - Airports
Calgary Airports
Calgary, AB
Reporting to the General Manager, Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) & Capacity Planning, the Manager, Operations – Airports (MOA) plays a critical leadership role in overseeing real-time…
Added 13 mins ago
Intermediate Technology Specialist, IT Service Management
Equitable
Waterloo, ON
…infrastructure, troubleshoot and optimize systems, and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality technology services. You will also play a key role in incident management,…
Added 13 mins ago
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Southbridge Healthcare LP
Pickering, ON
…within the home. The Director of Clinicals Services ensures the delivery of high-quality resident care by promoting best practices, maintaining compliance with legislative and budgetary…
Added 13 mins ago
CG
Laboratory Technician - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
CSA Group
Toronto, ON
- $2,914 to $3,379.7 CAD / week
- Full-time
Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by Lab Manager.
Added 13 mins ago
HR
Full Time Permanent Social Worker (MSW)
Humber River FHT
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…primary care setting, the Social Worker plays a key role in program development, care transitions, and coordination with external service providers. This role reports to the Manager,…
Added 13 mins ago
LA
Training and Quality Specialist (6 months)
Legal Aid Ontario
Toronto, ON
- Contract
This position located in the Intake Operations Support department which is responsible for the development and delivery of staff training and creation of information and knowledge resources…
Added 13 mins ago
UO
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer
University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering
Engineer, BC
- Full-time
…brief external Government sponsors throughout all phases of the program lifecycle, from concept development to flight hardware…
Added 13 mins ago
FC
Manager, Group Administration
First Canadian Financial Group
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Employee Assistance Program and employee discount programs
Added 13 mins ago
CR
Track Supervisor
Cando Rail & Terminals
Jansen, SK
- Full-time
Coordinating with Track Maintenance Manager and coordinators as necessary for larger projects requiring additional support
Added 13 mins ago
CO
Part-Time Food Services Supervisor
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
Toronto, ON
- $65,000 to $68,000 CAD / year
- Part-time
Reporting to the Manager, Food Services, the Food Program Supervisor provides leadership over Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre’s (CONC) shelter kitchen operations at Lansdowne…
Added 13 mins ago
C
Manager, Program Operations
Cantrav
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
Thorough, detail-oriented, and experienced, the Program Manager, Operations is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of group programs across the destinations…
Added 13 mins ago
LA
Training and Quality Specialist
Legal Aid Ontario
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
This position located in the Intake Operations Support department which is responsible for the development and delivery of staff training and creation of information and knowledge resources…
Added 13 mins ago
CH
Senior Project Manager
Calculated Hire
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $62 to $72 CAD / hour
- Contract
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic investment and transformation initiatives supporting the Corporate Card business.
Added 13 mins ago
TG
Supply Chain Manager
Trillium Guideway Partners
Toronto, ON
- $160,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Buyers and Logistics personnel for all phases of the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stations project. You…
Added 13 mins ago
PG
Commercial Marketing Manager
Purity Gas
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
The Commercial Marketing Manager is a strategic leader who bridges Sales, Product Engineering, and Marketing to drive Purity Gas’s go-to-market strategy. This role leads vertical market…
Added 28 mins ago
A
Responsable des têtes de versions avion / Version Manager (CPD VM)
Airbus
Mirabel, QC · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Added 28 mins ago
S
13621- Employer Specialist
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Burnaby, BC
- Part-time
- Temporary
…The Employer Specialist works collaboratively with the Case Manager to support youths in obtaining successful and sustainable…
Added 28 mins ago
H
Functional Specialist , SAP - MM & SCS
Hitachi
Toronto, ON · (RSBU) Toronto
- Full-time
Engage with managed service partner’s delivery manager to ensure quality of service (QoS) for the Operations team.
Added 28 mins ago
S
Project Manager II
Septodont
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
We have an opportunity for a Project Manager II.
Added 28 mins ago
IF
Manager, IT Service Delivery – Group Savings and Retirement
iA Financial Group
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC
- Full-time
…clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Manager, IT Service Delivery – Group Savings and Retirement, you will play a key role in advancing the technology solutions that…
Added 43 mins ago
EI
Municipal Engineer - Major Projects
Egis in Canada
Toronto, ON
- $95,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Intermediate-to-Senior Municipal Engineer - Major Projects supports the delivery of large-scale transportation and municipal infrastructure programs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Working…
Added 43 mins ago
EI
Senior Traffic Engineer-(Construction Staging)
Egis in Canada
Toronto, ON
- $140,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Ensure project teams apply current engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and contract documentation procedures throughout project delivery.
Added 43 mins ago
UO
Microsoft Platform Analyst
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- $60,205.6 to $86,850.4 CAD / year
- Full-time
Experience with application delivery controllers, i.e. F5 is an asset.
Added 43 mins ago
P
Senior Commercial Manager
PACT
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for leading the full commercial and financial management of a major sub-program, typically with a value in excess of $1 billion CAD. The role…

Provincial Health Services Authority

Direct Care Nurse, Minimum and Medium Security Units FPS

Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Full-time

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under direction of the Clinical Nurse Leader or designate, the Direct Care Nurse provides nursing care delivery and care planning for forensic psychiatric patients directly or in conjunction with an interdisciplinary and Unit based treatment team or supervisor. The Direct Care Nurse interprets and applies methods, techniques and procedures to address the needs of individual patients. Liaises with other members of the health care team, maintains accurate records, provides support and guidance to patients and their families and other health care professionals, and provides input into policies and procedures.

Duties/Accountabilities

Provides direct care in accordance with the care plan by methods such as performing protocols and interventions, implementing behaviour management strategies and meeting care recipient needs; applying approved techniques, procedures and treatments; administering prescribed medication. Recognizes and identifies signs and symptoms, and detects changes in patients’ conditions; reports and records as indicated.
Collects and documents patient health care information. Maintains complete and accurate records of nursing observation, interventions and evaluation of nursing care. Maintains complete and accurate records of telephone communications as well.
Plans direct care and contributes to the physical and psychological well-being of the patients by methods such as assessing clinical requirements, status and condition of care recipients; developing care plans based on identified needs, participating in various interdisciplinary assessment and screening processes, and including patient and family, when appropriate, in planning nursing care; and implementing care plans, evaluating outcomes and revising plans to address gaps and to respond to the needs of care recipients.
Consults with nurses, members of the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals and accesses any other available resources in relation to overall care planning issues. Meets with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan. Maintains liaison between nurses, physicians, family, and community resources for individual patients to ensure continuity of care.
Supports patients with psychosocial, life, and personal care skills by methods such as teaching and providing guidance to patients, supervising and participating in routine care of the patients including personal hygiene and maintaining normal body functions; utilizing accepted modalities such as Social Learning Theory, role-playing, and group therapy; and identifying and pursuing advocacy issues on behalf of patients.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff, which may extend to patients attending off unit activities or programs by following established emergency procedures and safety practices and procedures, assuming responsibility for unit security, and directing tasks specific to the maintenance of security in order to provide for appropriate care delivery.
Identifies own learning needs, reviews these with the Clinical Nurse Leader or Clinical Services Manager, and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs.
Participates in team meetings, continuing education, conferences, and/or corporate initiatives by methods such as providing input from a nursing perspective, presenting relevant material, acting as an advocate for the goals and objectives of the program, and promoting optimal support for patients.
Participates in the orientation and continuing education of staff and students by preceptoring and role-modelling.
Acts as a clinical resource/support person to patients and families and nursing and health care professionals by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.
Provides input to the Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Services Manager or designate regarding policies, procedures and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources.
Promotes the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality improvement activities by keeping current through attendance at educational and in-service opportunities.
Maintains and updates relevant knowledge and understanding of Forensic Psychiatric Nursing practice, forensic psychiatric community mental health, nursing standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics, and the applicable sections of the Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, FPSC health information records as per FPSC policy.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing.
One (1) year of recent experience working in a forensic or acute psychiatric hospital setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level 1.

Skills And Abilities

Current and updated knowledge of changes and developments in the practice of psychiatric nursing and of applicable Federal and Provincial legislation (i.e. the Criminal Code of Canada, Forensic Psychiatry Act, the Mental Health Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Young Offenders Act, Public Trustee Act).
Broad knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social emotional and mental health/psychiatric issues in adults.
Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Demonstrated organizational, facilitation, decision making and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of multidisciplinary care team, work independently, and function as a nursing resource.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, and deal with conflict.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Provides and documents direct nursing care for forensic psychiatric patients, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, behavior management, and evaluation of outcomes. Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, maintains a safe and secure care environment, and contributes to staff education, policy input, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Requires current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse in British Columbia, graduation from a recognized nursing or psychiatric nursing diploma program, and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level 1. Requires one year of recent experience in a forensic or acute psychiatric hospital setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with psychiatric nursing knowledge and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing
Forensic Nursing
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Behavior Management
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Crisis Response
Communication
Decision-Making
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Staff Precepting
Quality Improvement

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Registered Nurse
Psychiatric Nursing
Forensic Psychiatric Nursing
Forensic Psychiatry
Acute Psychiatric Hospital
British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals
Basic Cardiac Life Support
BCLS Level 1
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Behavior Management
Interdisciplinary Care Team
Clinical Documentation
Patient Advocacy
Social Learning Theory
Role-Playing
Group Therapy
Unit Security
Continuity of Care
Mental Health Act
Criminal Code of Canada
Forensic Psychiatry Act
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Young Offenders Act
Public Trustee Act
Nursing Standards of Professional Practice
Code of Ethics
Quality Improvement
Staff Precepting

Report this job