We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse to join our team at Providence Health Care. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to meet the physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs of our patients and residents. You will work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, following established nursing frameworks and protocols. Your responsibilities include developing and revising individualized care plans, providing patient education, and making referrals to additional resources as needed. You will also play a key role in supporting colleagues by sharing knowledge and demonstrating procedures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a safe, respectful, and caring environment, aligned with our mission, vision, and values.

This education seat is for placement into the 0.92 FTE position at Squamish Community Dialysis Unit after successful completion of the BCIT Nephrology Program.

Education

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• If the applicant does not possess the required qualifications, PHC will fund Post-Basic Education. Funding will consist of 100% for tuition and books; and wages at rate of 100% of posted FTE. The length of the Post-Basic Education is approximate. Eligibility for Post-Basic Education is restricted to applicant(s) with a minimum of 1-2 year medical/surgical experience (2 years preferred) and who have not received Post-Basic Education Funding from PHC for the past 2 years. Applicant must successfully complete the Post-Basic Education prior to working in the Department.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• Ability to provide clinical direction.
  
  

• 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 career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 

• 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. 

• 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:  

• Reviews patient/resident status through chart reviews, observations, interviews, and consultations with the health care team.

• Assesses patient/resident needs, prioritizes, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care using clinical judgment and evidence-based practices.

• Provides care in line with policies, procedures, technology, and PHC standards.

• Monitors patient progress, reassesses goals, and adjusts care plans as needed.

• Records observations, reports changes, and documents care in both manual and computerized systems.

• Provides direct nursing interventions in crisis or life-threatening situations.

• Identifies patient/family learning needs, offers educational materials, and facilitates teaching sessions.

• Provides guidance to Care Attendants and LPNs, ensuring effective teamwork and task management.

• Participates in nursing orientation, in-service training, and shares clinical knowledge with staff and students.

• Engages in policy, procedure, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Supports nursing research, participates in projects to enhance practice.

• Facilitates discharge planning and liaises with families/community resources.

• Advocates for patients' rights, dignity, privacy, and autonomy.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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.