Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Training

Salary

CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Passionate about precision, teamwork, and patient care? The OR could be your next calling!

Providence Health Care, in collaboration with BCIT, is offering fully-funded perioperative education for nurses who would like to work in the Operating Room (OR). Funding will consist of 100% for tuition and books; and wages at rate of 100% of posted FTE. Once you are done the perioperative education program, you will receive a certificate, and then begin to work in St.

Paul s Hospital as an OR RN.

BCIT Perioperative Program (Dates are approximate and are set by BCIT):

• Pre-requisite courses by distance Online (UNPAID):
  April 1st to June 26th, 2026
• 1-Week New Employee and General Nursing Orientation (PAID):
  August 10th to August 14th, 2026
• Classroom/Clinical (PAID):
  August 24th to December 11th, 2026
• Located at BCIT and St. Paul s Hospital

As a Staff Nurse, you ll be at the forefront of patient care, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients/residents receive comprehensive support. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Education

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of 1-2 year medical/surgical experience (preferred)
• Not eligible for those who have received Post-Basic Education Funding from PHC for the past 2 years.
• Applicant must successfully complete the Post-Basic Education prior to working in the Department.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures
• Teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with others
• Conflict resolution skills

Please note:
Short-listed candidates will have to successfully complete an in-person dexterity test which evaluates fine-motor coordination.

• 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.
• Competitive pay: CAD $41.42 to CAD $55.91 per hour.
• 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.
• 12-Room Tertiary Level Operating Suite: Surgical services include general surgery, gynecology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.
• Collaboration: The SPH OR Team is a dynamic and cohesive interdisciplinary team. It’s a great place to work and many visiting health care professionals have commented on the friendly environment. You will be given the opportunity to work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team. This offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member s contribution is valued.
• Benefits: These are unionized roles that include a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes!

Your Day to Day:

• Review patient/resident status using various methods: chart review, observation, interviews, questionnaires, collateral information, and consultation with healthcare team.
• Assess patient/resident problems and needs, plan, implement, evaluate, and prioritize nursing care and interventions based on clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, technology, and PHC standards.
• Monitor patient/resident progress, evaluate outcomes, reassess as needed, and modify care plan accordingly.
• Record observations and communicate changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.

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…