RN Training ICU​/CSICU​/CICU Intake

Salary

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

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

BCIT Critical Care Program. Pre‑requisite by distance (NSCC 7120, 7150, 7220 – 24 weeks):
June 29 - Dec 13, 2026;
Pre‑Requisite Release Days (2 days paid):
Sept 23 & Oct 21, 2026; CTF:
Jan 4 – March 20, 2027 (dates are tentative). Dates are approximate, set by BCIT.

St. Paul's Hospital is currently accepting applications for the Critical Care Educational Program. This offers Registered Nurses (RNs) the opportunity to pursue a specialty Certificate through the BCIT Critical Care Program. Providence Health Care provides 100% funding for 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 supports you through orientation, buddy shifts, seminars, simulations, labs, conferences, skills days, and paid education.

The Registered Nurse reports to the Operations Leader and:

• 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 teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other resources.
• Supports other nurses and health care professionals by sharing information and demonstrating procedures.

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

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

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Team collaboration within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Decision‑making and analytical skills.
• Conflict‑resolution role‑modeling.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Prioritization and organization of work.
• Operation of related equipment.
• Teaching and identifying patient/resident learning needs.
• Leadership of patient/family group sessions.
• Clinical direction provision.

• A competitive salary: CAD $41.42 – $55.91 per hour, depending on experience.
• A comprehensive health benefits package (dental, vision, life insurance and pension).
• Meaningful impact with direct influence on critical health outcomes.
• Growth opportunities at all career stages.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities at the new St. Paul’s Hospital, opening in 2027.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural richness.

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Cardiac ICU (CICU) / Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)

St. Paul’s Hospital is the provincial referral centre for British Columbians and Yukon’s most complex cardiac cases. Mount St. Joseph Hospital also provides critical care at both referral and community levels.

The Critical Care RN:

• Reviews patient/resident status through chart review, observation, interviews, questionnaires and consultation with peers and team members.
• Assesses problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates and prioritizes nursing care, and develops the plan of care using clinical judgement and evidence‑based practice.
• Provides nursing care per policies, procedures, technology and PHC standards.
• Monitors progress, evaluates outcomes, re‑assesses if goals are unmet, and modifies the plan accordingly.
• Records observations and reports changes in condition to designated staff.
• Provides direct interventions for crisis and life‑threatening…