Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

As a Staff Nurse at Providence Health, you'll be at the forefront of patient care, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients/residents receive comprehensive support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assess patients' physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Incorporate teaching into care plans to educate patients and families.
• Make referrals to resources as needed.
• Support fellow healthcare professionals.
• Operate within the framework of Providence Health Care's mission, vision, and values.

Education:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, or in Residential Care and Mental Health, as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of a postgraduate high acuity nursing course.
• Consideration given to candidates with one year's recent, related experience in an equivalent setting, Alternatively, consideration given to candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Organizational skills to manage work effectively.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment.

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $41.42-$55.91 CAD
• Exciting Opportunity for Critical Care Nurses! St. Paul’s Hospital is offering signing bonuses of up to $15,000 for eligible nurses. If you’re new to B.C.’s public health system or considering a return, this is your chance to join a dedicated team and make a significant impact. Apply today and start your rewarding career with us!
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
  • Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:2

Providence Health Care’s intensive care program is equipped to care for BC’s most critically ill patients. Our staff and physicians thrive on saving lives and making a difference to our patients and their families.

We are experts in kidney, heart and lung critical care, and welcome the most complex cases. We also support BC Women’s Hospital by accepting and caring for pregnant and post pregnancy women with complex health needs.

Our cross-departmental approach to care means that whether a patient is coming from surgery, emergency, cardiac, medicine or any other department within PHC, the patient experience is seamless. Outside of our organization, we are looked to by referring health providers who count on us to take extraordinary measures for their critically ill patients that are in need care in Vancouver. 

We are the most research-intensive ICU in BC. If there is something new in ICU medicine, it’s being studied and introduced here – at the bedside, in our Research Challenge, on the floor. We follow best practice to ensure that while our treatment is always on the leading edge, we consistently deliver the highest quality of patient care. 

Across our organization and within the ICU, our world-renowned researchers continually push the boundaries of knowledge, keeping us at the forefront of care in the treatment and management of critically ill patients in areas such as sepsis (life-threatening infection), ventilation management, HIV/AIDS and also cardiac and pulmonary care.

Your Day to Day:

• Conduct thorough patient/resident assessments through chart reviews, observations, interviews, and collaboration with peers.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans based on evidence-based practices, prioritizing patient/resident needs.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and PHC standards while providing high-quality nursing care.
• Monitor patient/resident progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed for optimal results.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, care plans, patient/resident status, and discharge plans using manual and computerized systems.
• Identify and address patient/resident and family learning needs, providing education and referrals as necessary.
• Provide direction to staff, promote teamwork, and share clinical knowledge to enhance patient care.
• Support nursing research initiatives and contribute to the improvement of patient/resident care policies and procedures.
• Advocate for patients/residents' rights and dignity, facilitate discharge plans, and collaborate with families and community resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team.

Join Us and Transform Your Healthcare Career!

Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your nursing career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Be a part of our journey as we approach the grand opening of our new hospital, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare.