Registered Nurse, Post Anaesthesia Care Unit, Training Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of tuition and textbooks for nursing program

Robust benefits package

50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees

Job summary

Providence Health Care in Vancouver is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse. The position requires assessing and developing care plans for patients while supporting healthcare professionals. A competitive salary ranging from CAD $41.42 to $55.91 per hour is offered, along with a robust benefits package.

Applicants must be registered nurses in Canada with 1-2 years of experience. The role involves a commitment of 18 months in full-time service after completing the Critical Care Nursing program with BCIT.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse in Canada in good standing and eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum 1-2 years of medical or surgical experience.

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.

Skills

CPR procedures

Teamwork

Decision-making

Teaching aptitude

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered nurse in Canada

1-2 years of medical or surgical experience

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 per hour to $55.91 per hour.

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.

Program Highlights

• 100% coverage of tuition and textbooks for a critical care nursing certificate program in partnership with BCIT.
• Paid wages at 100% of the posted FTE for eligible program components.

Upon completing the program, you will receive a Critical Care Nursing Certificate and begin working as a PACU Registered Nurse at St. Paul's Hospital. Participants in the program must commit to 18 months of full‑time service with Providence Health Care after completing the program.

BCIT Perioperative Program (Approximate dates)

• Phase 1 Theory – Pre‑requisite courses by distance (unpaid). Completed online. January 4 – June 20, 2027.
• PHC Orientation – New Employee and General Nursing Orientation (paid). Held onsite at St. Paul's Hospital. To Be Determined (1‑week long).
• Release Days – Pre‑requisite release days (paid). Held at BCIT. April 2 and April 28, 2027.
• Phase 2 Compressed Time Frame (CTF) – Classroom/Clinical (paid) delivered at BCIT and St. Paul's Hospital. June 28 – September 17, 2027.

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.

Minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios

Minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. The mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high‑quality patient care. Providence Health Care follows a values‑driven implementation that aligns with compassionate, innovative, and patient‑centred care.

Education and Qualifications

• Registered nurse in Canada in good standing and eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum 1‑2 years of medical or surgical experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in performing CPR procedures.
• Experience in teamwork, decision‑making, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated teaching aptitude.
• Proficient in clinical leadership.

Benefits and Workplace Culture

• Competitive pay of $41.42 to $55.91 per hour, depending on experience.
• Unionized roles with a robust benefits package, pension plan, and 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees.
• Supportive onboarding with 2‑4 weeks of combined buddy shifts and classroom time.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, dignity, and interdependence.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith‑based health care organizations in Canada, committed to compassionate, socially just, and innovative care for British Columbians.

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 Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil‑Waututh Nations.