Registered Nurse Education Training Opportunity, Perinatal (Pregnancy, Birthing and New Born/ Labour Delivery)

BCIT Perinatal Program. Pre-req by distance: Sept 8 – Nov 27, 2026. Classroom/Clinical: Jan 4 – March 26, 2027. Dates are approx, set by BCIT. # of seats filled is undetermined

At the St. Paul’s Hospital Pregnancy, Birthing and Newborn Centre, we know that welcoming a child into the world is one of the most profound events in someones life. 

Our dedicated staff is here to provide exceptional maternity care. We offer pregnancy care, including prenatal classes, a private birthing experience, and post-birth supports.

We welcome all families with inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive maternity care services. We strive to provide culturally-safe and trauma-informed care. Indigenous people who are pregnant can access our Indigenous Wellness Liaisons for culturally appropriate supports.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Staff Nurse:

• assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs using an established framework for nursing practice.
• develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan of care.
• incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources.
• supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures. 

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.

Two years' recent experience in a maternity setting with a labour and birth component and/or recent completion of a Perinatal Nursing Specialty certificate and/or recent Midwifery certificate. Current neonatal resuscitation certification.

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.

• Reviews patient/resident status through methods such as reviewing the patient/resident chart and other written information, patient/resident observation, interviewing patient/resident and family members, completion of questionnaires, collateral information and consultation with peers and other members of the health care team.
  
  Assesses patient/resident problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates and prioritizes nursing care and nursing interventions and develops the plan of care for patients/residents using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
  
  Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards.
  
  Monitors patient/resident progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses if goals are not met, and modifies plan of care based on evaluation.
  
  Records observations and reports problems and/or changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.
  
  Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.
  
  Documents information including assessments, plan of care, patient/resident status and progress and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.

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.

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.