Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) New Graduate Opportunities
PHSA’s New Grad Program provides new RN/RPN graduates with the opportunity to use the nursing practice skills acquired in education and training and to work in a nursing specialty across our province. Opportunities are available in pediatrics, child & youth mental health, perinatal, oncology, or adult mental health nursing.
Program Details
- All new graduates are placed into a regular or temporary position, with a minimum of 0.7 part‑time equivalency for the first six months.
- Typical shifts: days, evenings, and nights (8‑ or 12‑hour). Shift length varies by unit or department.
- Hourly wage: $40.21 – $57.78.
- Locations and specialties (BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Correctional Health Services, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, etc.) are listed below by region.
Locations (selected)