Job Description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Join PHC's close knit Nephrology team!6B is the Kidney Medicine and Transplant ward at SPH, specializing in the care of patients with various kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and those undergoing kidney transplants. Nurses on 6B work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, respond to medical emergencies, and support patients throughout their complex treatment journeys. Given the long-term nature of many kidney conditions, this role requires not only technical expertise but also patience, empathy, and a holistic approach to care, enabling nurses to build strong, therapeutic relationships with patients over time. This is an excellent opportunity for those with recent acute medicine or surgical experience who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills in renal nursing.

What You Bring

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)

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.

What We Offer

• 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.

Your Day to Day:

• Prepare equipment, monitor patients during dialysis, administer medications, educate patients, provide emotional support, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Tight knit team, great culture, learning opportunities
• Conduct thorough patient/resident assessments through chart reviews, observations, interviews, and collaboration with peers
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans based on evidence-based practices, prioritizing patient/resident needs
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and PHC standards while providing high-quality nursing care
• Monitor patient/resident progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed for optimal results
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, care plans, patient/resident status, and discharge plans using manual and computerized systems
• Identify and address patient/resident and family learning needs, providing education and referrals as necessary
• Provide direction to staff, promote teamwork, and share clinical knowledge to enhance patient care
• Support nursing research initiatives and contribute to the improvement of patient/resident care policies and procedures
• Advocate for patients/residents' rights and dignity, facilitate discharge plan.

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.