NURSE 8 (ATL) Clinic Coordinator

The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) in Surrey is a multidisciplinary team providing specialized mental health care to young people involved in the justice system. You’ll work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and administrative staff in a collaborative environment. This team brings diverse expertise to provide compassionate care and intervention when it is needed most.

As the clinic coordinator with YFPS you support youth involved in the justice system by providing compassionate court-mandated mental health care. You assess and treat young people who require specialized services under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other legislation, including those found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder (NCRMD) under the Criminal Code of Canada. Your work helps create pathways to recovery and stability, offering youth the opportunity to heal, build resilience and reintegrate into their communities.

This position coordinates and supervises the administration of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services programs for youth who have offended within the clinics and catchment areas served by these programs. It also provides direct clinical assessment and treatment services to youth clients and to the youth courts. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager/Director of Operations and works closely with the Regional Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing (in a field relevant to the position) and licensed to practice nursing in the Province of British Columbia under the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), the Registered Nursing Association of BC and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nursing of BC.
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience providing adolescent outpatient oriented mental health assessment and treatment services.
• Minimum one (1) year recent (within the past five (5) years) related supervisory experience.

Note: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES).

Preferences

• Applicants with a master’s degree.

Other Information

• Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
• An eligibility list may be established.
• 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

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This is your opportunity to build your career and gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, including competitive employee benefits, learning opportunities, and rewarding work with an award-winning BC Public Service. For more information please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

How to Apply

• Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples such as responsibilities, projects you’ve worked on or accomplishments.
• Cover Letter: No – please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
• Resume: Yes – ensure your resume includes educational accomplishments, employment history with start and end dates (month and year), and any relevant information that relates to the job.
• Questionnaire: Yes – you will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
• Applications will be accepted until the closing date. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the MyHR Technical Assistance page.