RN Surgical Daycare

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Transit pass discount (50%)

Orientation & education program

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse for Surgical Daycare at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery, support recovery, and ensure safe discharge planning.

Role requires current RN registration in BC, at least one year of recent surgical experience, and completion of the Adolescent Care in Perianesthesia Nursing course within twelve weeks of appointment. This temporary assignment runs through Oct 9, 2027.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia 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.
• One year recent surgical experience.
• Successful completion of the Adolescent Care in Perianesthesia Nursing course within twelve weeks of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans.
• Prepare and support patients throughout their pre- and post-operative care.
• Provide education to patients and families, including preparation for surgery and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients’ recovery and respond to changes in their condition.
• Make referrals to appropriate resources as needed.
• Collaborate with and support nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

CPR knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Patient education

Conflict resolution

Physical ability

Prioritize & organize

Education

Registered Nurse licence (RN)

Surgical experience (1 year)

Adolescent Care in Perianesthesia Nursing course

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.

Join our Surgical Daycare team at St. Paul’s Hospital! As part of our surgical program, Surgical Daycare supports patients before and after a wide range of surgical procedures, providing focused care, education, and support throughout their surgical journey.

As a Staff Nurse in Surgical Daycare, you’ll work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery, support their recovery, and ensure they have the information and care they need for a safe transition home.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assess patients’ physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans.
• Prepare and support patients throughout their pre- and post-operative care.
• Provide education to patients and families, including preparation for surgery and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients’ recovery and respond to changes in their condition.
• Make referrals to appropriate resources as needed.
• Collaborate with and support nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Please Note This is a temporary assignment with an end date of October 9th, 2027.

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.

Education

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year recent surgical experience. Successful completion of the Adolescent Care in Perianesthesia Nursing course within twelve weeks of appointment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• 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.
• Support We have a strong focus on unit education and development of nurses. Orientation ranges from 2-4 weeks of combined buddy shifts on the floor and classroom time with the educator. Support and development are at the center of all onboarding and new hires work closely with the educator, leadership team, and senior staff.
• 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

• Assess patients and develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust individualized nursing care plans using clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Provide direct nursing care, monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and intervene in urgent or life-threatening situations.
• Document assessments, care plans, patient progress, interventions, and discharge plans.
• Provide education and support to patients and families, including health promotion and discharge preparation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and provide guidance and support to other nursing and care staff.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.
• Participate in staff and student education, quality improvement initiatives, best-practice development, and nursing research.
• Advocate for patient rights, dignity, privacy, autonomy, and access to information.

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.