Student Nurse​/Student Psychiatric Nurse

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.13/Hr.

- CAD $32.13/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.

Summary

Under the direction of a named registered nurse(s), Operations Leader and/or designate, provides direct nursing care to both stable and unstable patients/residents/clients commensurate with the level of education and training. Operates in accordance with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care, and the competency guidelines, policies and BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.

To be considered for the fiscal year April 2027 - March 2028, please submit your application by January 15, 2027. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply for an Employed Student Nurse (ESN) or Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse (ESPN) position, please complete the following steps:

• Upload Your Current Resume Please ensure your resume includes the following information:
  • Nursing school
  • Nursing program start date
  • Expected nursing program completion date
  • Clinical rotation completion date:
    • Medical/Surgical Clinical Rotation Completion Date, and/or
    • Acute Psychiatry Rotation Completion Date
      * If not completed yet, please indicate any other relevant theory/clinical rotations completed.
  • Relevant clinical experience (if applicable) To support the review of your application, please ensure all the above information is clearly included in your resume.
• Complete the ESN Screening Questions as a part of the application process
• Upload Your Current CPR Certificate
• Download and Print the BCCNM Form 10.1 to start your BCCNM licensure process. This is required before you can start at PHCBCCNM 10.1 - Confirmation of Enrolment and Employment Form -

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.

Education:

• Successful completion of Year 2 or equivalent
  * of a BC College of Nurses and Midwives and continued enrollment in a recognized nursing education program.
• Current student membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Successful completion of Med Surg placement for ESN or Mental Health placement for ESPN.
  * Equivalency to be determined with nursing education program in which student is registered.

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…