Registered Nurse (RN), Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) - BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Brainhunter Systems Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Vancouver seeks a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit. This role offers a rotating schedule with no evening or weekend shifts. Candidates must have a nursing degree and relevant experience. Join a dedicated team focused on women's health and enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to professional development opportunities

Annual statutory holidays and generous vacation

Fitness classes and discounts to recreational programs

Qualifications

• One year of recent PACU or critical care experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide Peri-Anesthesia care to patients having surgery.
• Work with a passionate inter-professional team.
• Expand nursing knowledge and skills in specialized women’s health.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level 1

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)/New Grad RN, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU),Gynecology Surgical Services

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre promotes the best care for women, newborns and families through direct care delivery, shared care models and outreach and consultation support to health care providers.

BC Women’s Hospital - Gynecology Surgical Servicesspecialize in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in an ambulatory setting.

As aPost-Anesthetic Care Unit Nurse (PACU), you will experience the opportunity to:

• Work on a rotating work schedule Monday to Fridaywith alternative Fridays OFF - There are no evenings, nights, weekends or on-call shifts.
• Provide Peri-Anesthesia care to patients having surgery under:
• Anesthesia or
• PACU Nurse-led procedural sedation
• Work with a passionate inter-professional team committed to delivering excellence in care for patients and families.
• Expand yournursing knowledge and skills in specialized women’s health.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level 1.
• One (1) year of recent PACU or critical care experience or a combination of Critical Care Courses and Post Anaesthetic nursing courses or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

You will have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively to women and their families.
• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary care team, and function as a nursing resource.
• Physically perform the duties of the job.
• Operate related equipment.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

CASUAL Day Shift Only
Wage: $41.42 to $59.52 per hour
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Monday to Friday;0830-1720 - Note Alternate Fridays OFF

Requisition Number:GYNEPACU CAS

What we do

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education. BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Privacy Policy

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) respects your right to privacy and takes seriously its responsibilities regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of BC, section 26 (c). The personal information that we collect from you or about you when applying for a job with PHSA will be used to assess your qualifications and suitability as a potential employee of PHSA, as well as for the purposes of recruitment and onboarding. We may also collect and use additional personal information provided by you or your references in the course of the evaluation and hiring process that will become part of your employment file if you are a successful candidate.

Your contact information, education and experience, desired job location and pay information, eligibility and availability, core skills, job functions, getting to know you responses, resumes, cover letters, references, pre-screening questionnaire responses and job application history is recorded in PHSA’s third-party applicant tracking system (“Brainhunter”)in Canada indefinitely and will be shared with our staff on a “need to know” basis. If you require access to your data, PHSA can provide a printout of your data and job application history. We do not sell or rent the information you provide to us to third parties. However, we do contract with a service provider to assist us in maintaining and managing our databases and to communicate with job applicants. We do not authorize this third party to make any other use of your information.

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Under certain circumstances, some personal information may be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of B.C. For example, where we believe in good faith that the law requires disclosure of such information in response to legal process and law enforcement rights. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day operating practices as part of PHSA's continuing commitment to the protection of personal information it holds. View our PHSA Privacy Policy .

If you have any questions about the management of your personal information during the recruitment process, please contact the Manager, Talent Acquisition at 604-875-7251, toll free 1-866-744-7363 or #260 – 1770 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V6J 4Y6. You may also contact External Recruitment at [e-mail] .