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Overview Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs). The initiative aims to enhance nursing practice and quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care on a unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values, We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we are committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive. The salary range for this position is CAD $32.13/Hr. Position Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse (ESPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health. The ESPN program provides up to 400 hours of hands-on clinical experience with pay. As an ESPN you provide direct nursing care to patients/residents/clients appropriate to your level of education and training. ESPN educators and unit staff support your transition from student to new graduate nurse. The program varies by location. Locations North Vancouver Richmond Vancouver Community programs in various locations Education & Experience To be considered you must: Have successfully completed 2nd Year of your RPN program or equivalent, prior to your start as an ESPN Have successfully completed at least one Adult Psych rotation in your RPN program, prior to your start as an ESPN Be continually enrolled in a recognized nursing education program in BC, and in good standing Be registered (or eligible for registration) with BCCNM as an Employed Student Registrant (must be obtained before you start as an ESPN) Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (Healthcare Provider CPR) Notes To be considered for this ESPN intake your nursing program final preceptorship date must be September 2026 or later (we cannot accept ESPN students who will be in their final preceptorship concurrent to an ESPN placement) Nursing students should not hold ESPN positions with more than one health authority, concurrently Equivalency to be determined with nursing education program in which student is registered Knowledge & Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities. Ability to think critically and problem solve. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/residents/clients, and families. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Application Process Write a cover letter describing your interest in an ESPN position and your nursing goals. Include a cover letter with your application to be considered. Update your resume to include clinical placements, work experience and volunteer experience. List clinical placements on your resume. Click the Apply now button Create an online profile or use an existing profile Complete the application questionnaire PLEASE NOTE: Applications must include all items listed above or they will not be considered. Preferred Resume Format Details about Clinical Placements and Work Experience should follow the format shown below. Clinical Placements: Facility, Dates, Length of placement Work Experience: Position, Employer, Dates Employed, Hours per month What happens after? Talent Acquisition will review all applications. Based on application materials, candidates will be shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview with a centralized hiring manager. If successful after interview you will be matched to a unit. If the match is mutually agreed upon, you will be offered employment as an ESN with VCH. Start the BCCNM employed student registration process. Additional information For more information about the Employed Student Nurse program see the program website. The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change. The vaccine history disclosure is required for onboarding as per Ministry of Health policy. Why join Vancouver Coastal Health? VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health is recognized as BCs Top Employers, Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports including counselling, critical incident and wellness services Award-winning recognition programs Exclusive discounts for VCH staff Equal employment opportunity statement: We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments and encourage applications from equity-deserving communities. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Employees must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub. Current applicants using external site will be considered external candidates. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr