New Grad RN/RPN

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Summary

Providence Health Care (PHC) is currently accepting applications from soon-to-graduate nursing students and recent graduates!

At PHC, you'll be part of a community dedicated to transforming lives through the provision of truly compassionate care. Your work will directly contribute to our vision of improving healthcare for all, guided by our core values of dignity, compassion, justice, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

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.

Work Areas

We hire new RN graduates in most of our departments, across all sites:

• Medical
• Surgical
• Palliative
• General Physical Rehabilitation
• Long-Term Care Homes
• Addiction Services (Hope to Health, Urban Health/Road to Recovery)
• Cardiac
• Renal
• Critical Care
• Emergency
• Maternity
• Mental Health
• Mental Health - Emergency (ABSU)
• Nephrology
• Operating Room (Specialty Education)

New Graduate Nurse Program

The New Graduate Nurse Program is operated through the office of Professional Practice. This program provides support aligned to the needs of newly graduated nurses during the first 18 months following graduation. NG educator(s) offer in-person support, orientation, seminars, consultation, and workshops to support the transition from being students to autonomous nursing practice.

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.

What You Bring

Education:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

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.

**Any new graduate nurse (temporary or permanent) is required to maintain employment at a minimum of 0.7 FTE for a minimum of 6 months.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: $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.
• A comprehensive health benefits package.

Moving Expenses Support Available:To help make your move to Vancouver easier, reimbursement of moving expenses may be available for candidates hired into regular, difficult‑to‑fill nursing positions. Eligible moving expenses may be reimbursed up to an approved maximum, subject to review and approval by the Recruitment Department.

Your Day to Day:

The Staff Nurse:

• Conducts thorough patient/resident assessments through chart reviews, observations, interviews, and collaboration with peers.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care plans based on evidence-based practices, prioritizing patient/resident needs.
• Adheres 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.
• Maintains accurate records of assessments, care plans, patient/resident status, and discharge plans using manual and computerized systems.
• Identifies and address patient/resident and family learning needs, providing education and referrals as necessary.
• Provides direction to staff, promote teamwork, and share clinical knowledge to enhance patient care.
• Supports nursing research initiatives and contributes to the improvement of patient/resident care policies and procedures.
• Advocates for patients/residents' rights and dignity, facilitates discharge plans, and collaborates with families and community resources.
• Performs 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 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.