Registered Nurse (RN) Education Seat Training Opportunity, High Acuity, Mount St. Joseph

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to specialize in delivering care to acutely ill patients in a high acuity setting? Providence Health Care will cover 100% of your tuition and books for this fully funded education and training opportunity. Once trained, you’ll step into a full-time role in Mount St. Joseph’s High Acuity Department, where you’ll gain valuable experience in a fast-paced yet supportive environment. 

Providence is passionate about the growth and development of our employees:

• Our whole team is ready to support you through orientation, buddy shifts, seminars, simulations, labs, conferences, critical care skills days, and paid education.
• You will get hands-on training to work in various areas of the Emergency Department such as triage and trauma, to diversify your nursing practice.

Reporting to the Operations Leader, the Registered 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.

Advance your nursing career with fully funded training and apply today!

Education:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of 1-2 year medical/surgical experience (preferred) 
• Not eligible for those who have received Post-Basic Education Funding from PHC for the past 2 years
• Applicant must successfully complete the Post-Basic Education prior to working in the Department. PHC will fund Post-Basic Education. Funding will consist of 100% for tuition and books; and wages at rate of 100% of posted FTE

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures 
• Teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration 
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with others 
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions
• Ability to provide clinical direction

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $41.42-$55.91 per hour depending on experience.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of acutely ill patients. 
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 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.

Your Day to Day:

• 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.
• Identifies and responds to patient/resident and family learning needs, provides patient educational and reference materials, incorporates individual and/or group teaching activities into the care plan and nursing interventions, and/or makes referrals to other identified resources. Leads group patient/family sessions as required and coaches patient/resident/family to develop and maintain health promoting behaviours within the context of the care issue.
• Provides direction to other staff such as Care Attendants and Licensed Practical Nurses with regard to patient/resident care and facilitates effective team work on the units. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collegial sharing of information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks, providing incidental or ad hoc input into staff performance, ensuring staff are aware of assignments and reassigning clinical/health related tasks.
• Participates in nursing orientation and shares clinical knowledge with other nursing staff, nursing students and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in and attends in-service presentations and other educational programs as required.
• Participates in planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care policies, procedures, education materials, and best practices through methods such as taking part in unit, program, and quality improvement activities including nursing practice council, clinical pathway development, research and education and other committees.
• Supports nursing research through methods such as identifying areas for possible clinical nursing research projects, adapting research to practice and participating in research activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Facilitates discharge plans and liaises with families and community resources agencies.
• Advocates for the patients/residents, to protect and promote their rights to dignity, respect, privacy, confidentiality, autonomy and access to information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

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.