RN Training ICU​/CSICU​/CICU Intake

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

St. Paul's Hospital is currently accepting applications for the Critical Care Educational Program. This is an opportunity for Registered Nurses (RNs) to pursue a specialty Certificate through the BCIT Critical Care Program. Providence Health Care provides 100% funding for the tuition, books, and wage. Upon successful completion of the program, you will work in the Critical Care Department (Heart Centre) l’s Hospital.

Providence is passionate about the growth and development of its clinicians! Our whole team is ready to support you through orientation, buddy shifts, seminars, simulations, labs, conferences, skills days, and paid education.

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.

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

If you are interested in pursuing specialty training in the Critical Care Department at St Paul's, apply today!

BCIT Critical Care Program. Pre-requisite by distance (NSCC 7120, 7150, 7220 - 24 weeks):
Jan 4 – June 20, 2027;
Pre-Requisite Release Days (2 days paid):
April 2 & April 28, 2027; CTF:
June 28 – Sept 17, 2027. Dates are approx, set by BCIT. # of seats filled is undetermined.

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.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Eligibility for Post‑Basic Education is open to applicant(s) with a minimum of 1‑2 year medical/surgical experience (2 years preferred) and who have not received Post‑Basic Education Funding from PHC for the past 2 years. Applicants must successfully complete the Post‑Basic Education prior to working in the Department.

• 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…