What You Will Do

Summary

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

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. The Staff Nurse works within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNM Standards and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care.

What You Bring

Education and Expereince

• Current Registration: Practicing as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Residential Care and Mental Health settings.
• Experience: 2 years of recent, related experience working with youth and young adults in primary care and mental health/substance use settings.
• HIV Testing Certification: Completion of the Point of Care HIV Testing course.
• Immunization Certification: Successful completion of the BCCDC Immunization certificate.
• STI Management Certification: CRNBC Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Management certification, or evidence of enrollment.

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 grou

What We Offer

• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals 
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension

Your Day to Day 

• Reviews patient/resident status through chart review, observation, interviews with patient/resident and family, questionnaires, collateral information, and consultation with healthcare team
• Assesses patient/resident problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates, and prioritizes nursing care and interventions using clinical judgment and evidence-based practice
• Provides nursing care according to established policies, procedures, technology, and PHC standards
• Monitors patient/resident progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses goals if unmet, and modifies care plan based on evaluation
• Records observations and reports changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff
• Provides direct nursing interventions for crisis and life-threatening situations
• Documents assessments, care plans, patient/resident status, progress, and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment
• Accompanies patients in medical transport vehicles as required by the employer
• Identifies and responds to patient/resident and family learning needs, provides educational materials, incorporates teaching into care plans, and refers to other resources
• Leads group patient/family sessions and coaches patients/residents/families to develop health-promoting behaviors
• Provides direction to Care Attendants and Licensed Practical Nurses regarding patient care and fosters effective teamwork
• Participates in nursing orientation, shares clinical knowledge, and attends in-service and educational programs
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient/resident care policies, procedures, education materials, and best practices
• Supports nursing research by identifying areas for research, adapting research to practice, and participating in research activities
• Facilitates discharge planning and liaises with families and community resource agencies
• Advocates for patient/resident rights, including dignity, respect, privacy, confidentiality, autonomy, and access to information
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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