Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Providence Health Care; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

12-Room OR Suite

Collaboration with surgical team

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Providence Health Care is hiring Operating Room Registered Nurses for St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on fast-paced surgical care with a dedicated interdisciplinary team and a rotating schedule. Eligible candidates may receive a one-time recruitment incentive up to $15,000, subject to FTE and funding.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, teach families, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse in Canada in good standing and eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Completion of a post graduate operating room course or two years’ recent operating room experience
• Demonstrated CPR proficiency; strong teamwork, decision-making and conflict resolution; teaching aptitude and leadership

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop care plans for the operating room population
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate nursing care
• Educate patients and families as part of care plans
• Refer to resources as needed and support colleagues within PHC team
• Maintain standards per PHC mission and values and contribute to patient safety

Skills

Registered nurse

CPR

Teamwork

Teaching aptitude

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered nurse in Canada in good standing

Post graduate operating room course

Two years’ recent OR experience

Job description

• PHC multi-site:
• LMC multi-site:
• Categories: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Max hourly: 55.91 CAD
• Salary grade: L3
• Employment type: Reg/Temp/Full-Time/PT/Casual
• Rotation: Rotating
• FTE: 0.01 to 1.0
• Schedule: 07:30-15:30, 07:30-17:30, 11:00-19:00, 15:30-23:30, 23:30-07:30 with rotating on-call
• Union: 200
• Labour agreement: NURS
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

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Note

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

Note

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

What You Will Do

Summary

This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on the FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify, please contact your Recruitment Advisor.

We are hiring Operating Room Registered Nurses at St. Paul's Hospital, who thrive in a fast-paced environment and play a critical role in life-changing surgical care!

As a Staff Nurs e , 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.

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:

• You must be a registered nurse in Canada in good standing and be eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Completion of a post graduate operating room course, or two years’ recent experience in an equivalent setting

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated competence in performing CPR procedures.
• Experience in teamwork, decision-making and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated a teaching aptitude
• Proficient in clinical leadership.
• A strong desire to expand your professional skills and a commitment to lifelong learning in the nursing field.

What We Offer

• 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: $41.42 to $55.91 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.
• 12-Room Tertiary Level Operating Suite: Surgical services include general surgery, gynecology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.
• Collaboration: The SPH OR Team is a dynamic and cohesive interdisciplinary team. It’s a great place to work and many visiting health care professionals have commented on the friendly environment. You will be given the opportunity to work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team. This offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued .
• 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:

• 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.

From an accredited healthcare provider of Canada

From an accredited healthcare provider of Canada

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.