Registered Nurse, Post Anaesthesia Care Unit, Training

Salary

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.

Interested in becoming a Critical Care RN in the PACU? Now is your chance!

Providence Health Care, in partnership with BCIT, is offering fully funded critical care education for nurses interested in a career in the Post‑Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PACU). This includes:

• 100% coverage of tuition and textbooks
• Paid wages at 100% of the posted FTE for eligible program components.

Upon completing the program, you'll receive a Critical Care Nursing Certificate and begin working as a PACU Registered Nurse l's Hospital. Participants in the program must commit to 18 months of full‑time service with PHC after completing the program.

(Dates are approximate and are set by BCIT)

• Phase 1:
  Theory
  • Pre‑requisite courses by distance (Unpaid). Completed online.
  • September 14th, 2026 to March 14th, 2027
• PHC Orientation:
  • New Employee and General Nursing Orientation (Paid). Held onsite l's Hospital.
  • To Be Determined (1‑week long)
• Release Days
  • Pre‑requisite release days (Paid). Held at BCIT.
  • December 9th, 2026 and January 21st, 2027
• Phase 2:
  Compressed Time Frame (CTF)
  • Classroom/Clinical (Paid). Delivered at BCIT and St. Paul's Hospital.
  • March 30th to June 25th, 2027

• 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

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 works collaboratively across all departments to adapt mNPR to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This values‑driven approach aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient‑centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, families, and communities.

Education:

• You must be a registered nurse in Canada in good standing and be eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of 1‑2 year medical or surgical experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated competence in performing CPR procedures
• Experience in teamwork, decision‑making and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated a teaching aptitude
• Proficient in clinical leadership

• 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 address future health needs. 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.
• 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…