We are hiring regular full-time Anaesthesia Assistants at St. Paul's Hospital! Take the next step in your career as an Anaesthesia Assistant, working alongside Anaesthesiologists to support patients during critical moments in their care. In this role, you will:

• Be at the forefront of patient care: Provide direct care, including pre- and post-operative assessments, and offer crucial psycho-social support to patients before and during the induction of anaesthesia.
• Enhance your technical expertise: Assist in critical procedures such as intravenous line placement, arterial lines, central line catheters, and block procedures while mastering airway management, ventilation, and advanced monitoring techniques.
• Make a difference in the OR: Play a pivotal role in the operating room, cardiac, and surgical procedure rooms by delivering care aligned with the high standards of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).
• Expand your scope: Manage anaesthesia maintenance and titration, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients in real-time.

Education

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anaesthesia Assistant Program.
• Three (3) years' recent, related clinical care experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligibility for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Anaesthesiologists' Society (CAS).

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of current anaesthesia theory and practice.
• Broad knowledge of the CAS clinical practice guidelines for Anaesthesia Assistant.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical decision making skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate 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. 
• Competitive pay: $42.27 to $52.81 CAD per hour.
• 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. 

Your Day to Day: 

• Patient Preparation: Assist in preparing patients for surgery, providing emotional support, explaining procedures, and answering questions. Collaborate with the Anaesthesiologist to plan patient care.
• Assessments: Perform pre- and post-operative assessments, including anesthetic risk and airway evaluations, and share findings with the Anaesthesiologist.
• Equipment Management: Set up, test, and maintain anaesthesia equipment like machines, monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps, resolving minor issues and liaising with Biomedical Engineering as needed.
• Anaesthesia Assistance: Support the Anaesthesiologist during induction, regional blocks, airway procedures, and patient emergence, including managing ventilation, lines, and monitoring patient responses.
• Patient Monitoring: Monitor patients’ physiological responses and administer prescribed medications under the Anaesthesiologist’s direction, adjusting as needed.
• Documentation: Record vital signs, respiratory status, and other clinical findings throughout the procedure.
• Post-Procedure Care: Assist with patient emergence from anaesthesia, extubation, and transport to recovery, ensuring respiratory and physiological stability.
• Critical Response: Act as a key responder during emergencies like cardiac arrests, assisting with airway and circulatory support.
• Diagnostic Support: Provide data like blood samples and monitoring results for the Anaesthesiologist’s evaluation.
• Teaching and Training: Support student learning by demonstrating procedures, guiding clinical experiences, and providing feedback.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on anaesthesia practices by participating in professional development activities.
• Program Support: Help develop procedures, maintain inventory, and advise on program improvements.
• Infection Control: Ensure anaesthetic equipment is properly disinfected and sterilized according to standards.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required to support the team.

Join Us and Transform Your Healthcare Career! 

Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your healthcare 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.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and 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.