NICU Specialty Training Program - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious healthcare institution as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where you will provide vital care to the most vulnerable patients. This role offers a comprehensive specialty training program, including employer-paid courses and clinical shifts, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges of neonatal nursing. With a commitment to diversity and reconciliation, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while benefiting from extensive professional development and support. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving health outcomes for women and newborns.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Flexible work options

Access to training courses

Discount programs through WorkPerks

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Nursing Education program.
• Current registration with BC College of Nurses & Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal care for critically ill newborns.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver integrated patient and family-centered care.

Skills

Neonatal Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Cultural Safety Awareness

Education

Nursing Education Program

Newborn Resuscitation Certification

Neonatal Theory 1

Job description

Specialty Training Program, Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

We are hiring for our NICU Specialty Training today!

Please note: if you are a New Grad, please apply to our New Grad posting.

Are you passionate about taking on a challenging—and deeply rewarding—nursing career working with the tiniest, most vulnerable patients?

Join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and become part of a sophisticated team delivering the highest level of life-saving care in the province!

BC Women’s Neonatal Program provides advanced neonatal care within a model of integrated patient and family-centered care. Our nurses are trained, assigned, and provide optimal care in all areas:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): BC Women’s largest NICU, the only quaternary referral center for the province, providing specialized neonatal intensive care for critically ill newborns with complex medical needs in BC and Yukon.
• Mother Baby Care (MBC): A unique pod within the NICU, the first of its kind in Canada, where mothers and newborns receive coordinated postpartum and neonatal care in the same room.

Our comprehensive specialty training program includes:

• Employer-paid BCIT courses
• On-site clinical shifts
• Preceptor shifts
• Ongoing education and support

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved program of Nursing Education
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification
• Neonatal Theory 1 from BCIT or completion of BCIT Neonatal Nursing Course diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Awareness of and commitment to understanding the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action, In Plain Sight Report, BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and related reports
• Commitment to reconciliation efforts as per TRC and BC’s Indigenous Rights legislation
• Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical factors impacting Indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism initiatives

Job Details

• Type: Regular Full Time
• Wage: $41.42/hr - $59.52/hr
• Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

Application Note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly for interviews.

Questions? Contact Kelly Hull, Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail]

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with one of BC’s largest employers, with extensive professional development and recognition programs
• Access to over 2,000 training courses, including Indigenous Cultural Safety training
• Comprehensive benefits, pension, wellness programs, and flexible work options
• Discount programs through WorkPerks

About BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Dedicated to improving health outcomes for women, newborns, and families through comprehensive care, research, and education.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs at jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

PHSA values diversity and is committed to employment equity. We support Indigenous self-determination and ongoing reconciliation efforts, aligned with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the TRC mandates.