Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU, CSICU, CICU, CCU)

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 77,021; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health Care in Vancouver seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess and support patients' diverse needs. Responsibilities include developing care plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Applicants must have current registration with the BC College of Nurses and a postgraduate critical care course or relevant experience. A competitive salary of CAD $41.42 to CAD $55.91 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College registration.
• Postgraduate critical care course or 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Physical capability to perform the duties

Organizational skills

Proficiency in operating related equipment

Education

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

Completion of a postgraduate critical care course or equivalent experience

Job description

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, or in Residential Care and Mental Health, current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of a postgraduate critical care course, or two years' recent experience in an equivalent setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Organizational skills to manage work effectively.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment.
• 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.
• 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 competitive salary $41.42-$55.91/ hr CAD.

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.

Patients in critical care are those who are critically ill, seriously injured and/or need close monitoring. At St. Paul’s Hospital, we have a critical care complex. It has three different critical care units, each for a specific condition.

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for patients experiencing an unexpected life‑threatening illness. Some examples are sepsis, pneumonia or multi‑organ dysfunction.
• Cardiac ICU (CICU) for critically ill patients whose main concern is of a cardiac nature. Some examples are heart attack or myocardial infarction.
• Cardiac Surgery ICU (CSICU) for patients who have undergone cardiac surgery. Examples are heart surgery or heart transplant. Sometimes these surgeries are planned. Other times, they are due to a sudden heart problem.

We also have a Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT). CCOT is a mobile and multidisciplinary team, comprised of an ICU Nurse, Respiratory Therapist and ICU physician. The CCOT brings critical care knowledge and skills to the patient, so that a patient can receive this specialized level of care beyond just the walls of the critical care complex. This team responds to calls from staff on other in‑patient units.

Your Day to Day

• Conduct thorough patient/resident assessments through chart reviews, observations, interviews, and collaboration with peers.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans based on evidence‑based practices, prioritizing patient/resident needs.
• Adhere 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.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, care plans, patient/resident status, and discharge plans using manual and computerized systems.
• Identify and address patient/resident and family learning needs, providing education and referrals as necessary.
• Provide direction to staff, promote teamwork, and share clinical knowledge to enhance patient care.
• Support nursing research initiatives and contribute to the improvement of patient/resident care policies and procedures.
• Advocate for patients/residents' rights and dignity, facilitate discharge plans, and collaborate with families and community resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team.