Summary
Description
The Team
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a program of the Provincial Services Division within the Ministry of Children ad Family Development. The Maples is a designated provincial mental health facility providing on-site, community, outreach and ancillary services to collaboratively support youth, families and communities. The Maples target population consists of troubled youth in British Columbia with significant psychiatric and/or behavioral and/or emotional difficulties, ages twelve (12) to seventeen (17); as well as youth found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or Unfit to Stand Trial under the Criminal Code of Canada and Youth Criminal Justice Act. Additional services include community consultation service training/capacity building opportunities and ongoing sharing of current literature. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus.
For more information about The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre please view our short video here.
The Role
Under the direction of a Shift Supervisor or Program Coordinator, the Nurse 4A preforms vital work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing direct, comprehensive nursing care to clients at The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre. The position impact the lives of youth, families, and communities by offering on-site, community, outreach and ancillary mental heath services. Candidates should be excited to join a passionate team committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where children, youth and their families thrive.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Registered with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) with a designation of RPN or RN
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C & AED
- Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience working with adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- 1 year work experience in the field of adolescent psychiatry.
- A valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province)
Willingness Statements:
- Shift work is a requirement as this is a 24-hour facility. Must be able to work days, evenings, midnights and weekends.
- Will be required to support youth who are distressed and facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant situations or behaviour with angry, abusive, or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around youth in crisis who may display volatile behaviour.
- Travel, as necessary, is a requirement.
- Provide First Aid coverage and medical support for staff, as required under WorkSafeBC guidelines.
Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Crystal.Lai@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
These positions have full time on-site requirements.
There are currently two (2) full-time permanent positions and three (3) temporary on-call, as-and-when-needed opportunities available until 08/28/2026
This temporary opportunity may be extended
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or part-time vacancies in these and other communities throughout the province.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
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.
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