We’re hiring a Coordinator, Equipment & Supply and Medical Device Reprocessing at Providence Health Care!
In this dynamic and hands-on role, you’ll provide leadership, expert advice, and operational oversight to ensure the effective management of equipment, supplies, and medical device reprocessing across perioperative areas, anaesthesia, surgical clinics, and the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD).

At Providence Health Care, our Coordinators play a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical and reprocessing services. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support staff by coordinating daily operations and identifying training needs.
• Oversee equipment and supply planning, procurement, and standardization to meet clinical and budget priorities.
• Manage inventory, maintenance, and service contracts to ensure safe and cost-effective operations.
• Uphold quality, safety, and infection prevention standards in line with accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, leadership, and vendors to resolve issues and improve efficiency across PHC sites.

As a floating resource, you’ll provide flexible coverage and expertise across Providence Health Care, including the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and the Medical Equipment & Supply service, helping to drive innovation, standardization, and excellence in patient care.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience in perioperative nursing, medical device reprocessing, or operating room practice in a large acute care facility; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Completion of a medical device reprocessing theory course, supply chain, or related equipment management training would be considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, organizational policies, and standards of care within a medical device reprocessing and acute care environment.
• Skilled in supervising, teaching, and supporting staff learning while fostering teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Proficient in operating instruments, equipment, and relevant computer applications, with sound decision-making and analytical abilities.
• Experienced in purchasing, inventory, and supply chain management, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in daily operations.
• Adaptable and organized, with the ability to manage change, resolve conflicts, and align staff skills with clinical needs and priorities.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $49.20 - $63.47 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:  

• Supervises and supports designated staff by coordinating daily operations, monitoring performance, and identifying training, orientation, and professional development needs.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to staff, resolving workflow and clinical challenges within perioperative areas and the MDRD.
• Coordinates equipment and supply planning, including needs assessments, product evaluations, vendor relations, and procurement aligned with clinical and budget priorities.
• Leads standardization initiatives and process improvements to enhance cost-effectiveness, quality, safety, and consistency across the Surgical Program.
• Oversees inventory management, maintenance schedules, and service contracts to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-efficient operation of equipment and supplies.
• Develops and evaluates quality, safety, and infection prevention standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, vendors, procurement, and leadership to align equipment and supply management with organizational goals and clinical needs.
• Contributes to budget planning, technology assessment, and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and innovation.

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 Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research, teaching, and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication to social justice and compassionate care, its active efforts to advance environmental sustainability and planetary health, and its meaningful engagement in 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.