We are currently hiring a temporary, part-time Supervisor, Surgical Services to provide leadership across the Surgical Day Care, PACU, and Surgical High Acuity Unit, focusing specifically on the scopes and procedures at the new St. Paul’s Hospital.

This position is ideal for a leader who thrives on change, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll help shape workflows, support staff through growth and transition, and build strong, sustainable care models as services expand at the new St. Paul’s Hospital.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Supervisor, Surgical Services is responsible for:

• Providing leadership and oversight of patient care delivery across designated Surgical Services areas, including the operating rooms, surgical day care, post-anaesthesia care, and OR procedure rooms.
• Supporting day-to-day staff leadership, performance, and development to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care standards, policies, procedures, and performance measures, including budget oversight.
• Collaborating with the Patient Care Manager, nursing leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and other departments to ensure coordinated and seamless service delivery.

Please note that this is a temporary position with an end date of March 31, 2027. 

Education

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and has the necessary qualifications required of staff nurse in the clinical area.
• Five (5) years recent, related experience in clinical specialty including two (2) years recent experience in supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practice standards, regulations, and evidence-based approaches, including the ability to develop, implement, and role model safe, high-quality care.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in delegation, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, coaching, and supporting team development.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and promote positive relationships.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, including the capacity to adapt to unexpected events and prioritize objectives effectively.
• Fiscal planning, administrative, and organizational skills, including competency in operating relevant equipment and technology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the role, including CPR and other clinical procedures appropriate to the area of service.

• 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: $52.39 to $66.65 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• 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. 
• Comprehensive benefits: These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!

Your Day to Day: 

• Provides overall leadership and supervision of patient care delivery across designated units, including staff coordination, scheduling, performance monitoring, and ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality care.
• Leads staff development and education by identifying learning needs, supporting orientation, mentoring, and implementing performance improvement plans in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators.
• Manages employee relations, recruitment, staffing budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care standards, policies, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient safety.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and other departments to address operational challenges, resolve service issues, and ensure seamless, coordinated patient care.
• Facilitates research, innovation, and evidence-based practice by supporting staff engagement in clinical projects and applying findings to improve patient care and workflows.
• Represents the unit on internal and external committees, supports ongoing operational planning, and performs other duties as assigned to maintain optimal functioning of the designated areas

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.