Registered Nurse, Operating Room

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

50% discount on transit passes

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking Operating Room Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care at St. Paul's Hospital. The role requires assessing patient needs and developing comprehensive care plans. Successful candidates must be registered nurses in Canada with suitable qualifications and a passion for teamwork. The position offers competitive pay of CAD $41.42 to $55.91 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, including a generous recruitment incentive.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse in Canada in good standing and eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of a post graduate operating room course or two years' recent experience in an equivalent setting.

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.
• Monitor patient/resident progress and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Competence in performing CPR procedures

Decision-making and conflict resolution

Teaching aptitude

Clinical leadership

Commitment to lifelong learning

Education

Registered nurse in Canada

Completion of post graduate operating room course or two years’ recent experience

Job description

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

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 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.