Clinical Nurse Specialist, PACU

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, where you will lead excellence in post-operative care. This role offers the chance to shape clinical practices across various care settings, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and recovery. With a commitment to equity and collaboration, you will mentor nursing staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to compassionate care and innovative practices, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a supportive environment. Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• 5+ years nursing experience, 3+ years in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Lead best practices in post-operative recovery and patient safety.
• Provide guidance and support for nursing staff development.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Assessment

Leadership

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $54.16/Hr. - CAD $77.86/Hr.

At Providence Health Care, we offer you the chance to be part of something extraordinary. As one of Canada's largest faith-based health care organizations, we’ve been at the forefront of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and innovative research for over 130 years. Our mission of service, compassion, and commitment to excellence defines who we are.

Joining our team means you’re part of a legacy of pioneering health care providers that believe in making a difference. We’re committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and collaboration, creating a dynamic work environment where your expertise is valued and integral to shaping the future of health care delivery.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced critical care nurse (PACU or ICU) who is passionate about advancing surgical care excellence and optimizing patient recovery to advance their career with our growing team.

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – PACU, you will use your PACU and/or ICU nursing experience to lead and shape clinical practices across multiple care settings.

This exciting, one-of-a-kind role spans several key care areas, including the Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) and Surgical High Acuity Unit (HAU) at St. Paul’s Hospital and Mount St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver.

As the CNS, PACU, you will also play a pivotal role in the transition to the Anesthetic Care Unit at the New St. Paul’s Hospital, contributing to the development of best practices in post-operative patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead excellence in patient care by ensuring the implementation of best practices in post-operative recovery and patient safety.
• Provide guidance, support, and professional development for nursing staff across post-operative and critical care settings. Develop and implement education initiatives to enhance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research projects aimed at optimizing PACU care and enhancing clinical practices.
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other health care professionals to promote coordinated, efficient, and compassionate care.
• Act as a clinical resource to staff and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring the highest standards of care in all aspects of post-operative patient management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be registered in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Must have a Masters Degree in Nursing.
• A minimum of five years of nursing experience, with at least three years in critical care nursing.
• Proven ability to assess, diagnose, and manage complex clinical issues in the PACU/HAU, with deep expertise in both post-anesthesia and critical care.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in mentoring, educating, and developing nursing staff.
• Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives and translating research into clinical practice to enhance patient care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of Canada's largest faith-based health care organizations, committed to delivering compassionate, socially just, and innovative health care. Our dedicated team impacts the lives of patients and contributes to research, education, and community well-being. We are also committed to the importance of Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and are located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Nations, including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.