Registered Nurse, Palliative Care

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Summary

Providence Health Care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Palliative Care team l’s Hospital.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the RN provides holistic, patient- and family-centred nursing care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The RN assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and supports patients and families in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.

Working within an interdisciplinary team and guided by the standards of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, the RN promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients receiving palliative care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, education for patients and families, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contributing to a safe, respectful care environment aligned with the mission and values of Providence Health Care.

This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about compassionate end-of-life care and teamwork in a supportive clinical environment.

Education:

• Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

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.
• A strong desire to expand your professional skills and a commitment to lifelong learning in the nursing field.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $41.42-$55.91 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 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 appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching.
  
  The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• 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.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Locations:

• St. Paul’s Hospital (10D)
  * Acute : Palliative care focuses more on acute pain and symptom management needs. Many patients may go home after their time in palliative care or transfer to hospice or long‑term care.
• May’s Place (6 beds)
  * Sub‑Acute : Downtown Eastside, where people have problems with mental health and substance abuse.
• St. John’s Hospice (14 beds)
  * Sub‑Acute: Hospice care is intended for those who are going through their last days of life and are receiving care for end of life. The first community hospice on Vancouver's West Side and is situated in a beautiful location on the University of British Columbia's campus.

Your Day to Day:

• Reviews patient/resident status through charts, observations, interviews, and team collaboration.
• Assesses needs, develops care plans, and delivers care using clinical judgment and evidence‑based practice.
• Provides nursing care in alignment with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitors progress, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts…