Our long-term care facilities at PHC

Providence Health Care operates six Long-term Care Homes and one Assisted Living Care Home for seniors, providing 24-hour nursing care and a broad range of medical and personal assistance to support social/leisure needs and activities of daily living. The homes are located throughout the lower mainland with staff working 8-hour shifts.

We are hiring for the following location:

• Holy Family Hospital at 7801 Argyle Dr, Vancouver, BC

As a Staff Nurse, 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 or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated competence in performing CPR procedures
• Experience in teamwork, decision-making and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated a teaching aptitude
• Proficient in clinical leadership
• A strong desire to expand your professional skills and a commitment to lifelong learning in the nursing field

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $41.42 - $55.91 per hour, depending on experience
• Growth Opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their careers, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We provide a supportive environment that encourages teamwork, career advancement, and personal development, including personalized mentorship and ample opportunities for advancement within our dynamic team.
• Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all individuals. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive health benefits package, including dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a pension plan

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

Who We Are: 

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

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.