Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Training Opportunity
About The Position
Passionate about precision, teamwork, and patient care? The OR could be your next calling! Providence Health Care, in partnership with BCIT, is offering fully funded perioperative education for nurses interested in a career in the Operating Room (OR). This includes 100% coverage of tuition and textbooks, and paid wages at 100% of the posted FTE for eligible program components. Upon completing the program, you'll receive a Perioperative Nursing Certificate (AORN) and begin working as an OR Registered Nurse at Mount St. Joseph Hospital. Participants must commit to 18 months of full-time service with PHC after completing the program. The BCIT Perioperative Program includes Phase 1: Theory (Pre-requisite courses by distance, unpaid, completed online from January 4th to March 26th, 2027) and Phase 2: Compressed Time Frame (CTF) Classroom/Clinical (Paid, delivered at BCIT and Mount St. Joseph Hospital from April 5th to July 23rd, 2027). PHC Orientation (New Employee and General Nursing Orientation, Paid) will be held onsite at Mount St. Joseph Hospital, date TBD. 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. The Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio (mNPR) initiative is highlighted as a commitment to safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care, with PHC's approach reflecting their dedication to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and Indigenous cultural safety.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Proficiency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures
- Teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with others
- Conflict resolution skills
- Must commit to 18 months of full-time service with PHC after completing the program.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1-2 year medical/surgical experience (preferred)
- Applicant must successfully complete the Post-Basic Education prior to working in the Department.
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
- Review patient/resident status using various methods: chart review, observation, interviews, questionnaires, collateral information, and consultation with healthcare team.
- Assess patient/resident problems and needs, plan, implement, evaluate, and prioritize nursing care and interventions based on clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
- Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, technology, and PHC standards.
- Monitor patient/resident progress, evaluate outcomes, reassess as needed, and modify care plan accordingly.
- Record observations and communicate changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.
Benefits
- 100% coverage of tuition and textbooks
- Paid wages at 100% of the posted FTE for eligible program components
- Competitive pay: $41.42 to $55.91 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
