Registered Nurse, Palliative Care
About the role
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
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 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
- 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 plans, and collaborate with families and community resources
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team
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 x ʷ məθkwəy ̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl ̓ í lwəta ʔ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations .
About Providence Health Care
Providence Health Care (Providence) is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. Our commitment to serving those most in need began more than 120 years ago when the Sisters of Providence opened St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Now operating 17 sites, Providence is a health and wellness resource for families, patients and residents from all parts of British Columbia.
Guided by the principle “How you want to be treated.”, Providence staff deliver compassionate care to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of our patients and residents with a focus on six populations of emphasis: heart and lung, HIV/AIDS, mental health, kidney and renal, seniors and urban health.
Together with health partners including the BC Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority, the Providence Health Care Research Institute leads research in more than 30 clinical specialties. One of two adult academic health science centres in the province, St. Paul’s Hospital is a renowned acute care hospital recognized globally for its work, including its several centres of excellence and affiliated research programs.
Providence is home to the Institute for Heart + Lung Health, Heart Centre, BC Renal Agency, BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, UBC James Hogg Research Centre, Centre for Healthy Aging at Providence, Prevention of Organ Failure Centre of Excellence, CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network and Centre for Practitioner Renewal.
Providence welcomes the challenge of caring for some of society’s most vulnerable populations. We recognize their complex needs and use innovation, compassion and respect to help them live healthier lives.
Want to be part of the Providence team? Visit our careers site:
providencehealthcare.org/careers
Facebook: facebook.com/phccareers
Twitter: @PHCJobs
YouTube: youtube.com/user/ProvidenceVancouver
Registered Nurse, Palliative Care
About the role
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
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 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
- 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 plans, and collaborate with families and community resources
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team
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 x ʷ məθkwəy ̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl ̓ í lwəta ʔ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations .
About Providence Health Care
Providence Health Care (Providence) is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. Our commitment to serving those most in need began more than 120 years ago when the Sisters of Providence opened St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Now operating 17 sites, Providence is a health and wellness resource for families, patients and residents from all parts of British Columbia.
Guided by the principle “How you want to be treated.”, Providence staff deliver compassionate care to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of our patients and residents with a focus on six populations of emphasis: heart and lung, HIV/AIDS, mental health, kidney and renal, seniors and urban health.
Together with health partners including the BC Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority, the Providence Health Care Research Institute leads research in more than 30 clinical specialties. One of two adult academic health science centres in the province, St. Paul’s Hospital is a renowned acute care hospital recognized globally for its work, including its several centres of excellence and affiliated research programs.
Providence is home to the Institute for Heart + Lung Health, Heart Centre, BC Renal Agency, BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, UBC James Hogg Research Centre, Centre for Healthy Aging at Providence, Prevention of Organ Failure Centre of Excellence, CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network and Centre for Practitioner Renewal.
Providence welcomes the challenge of caring for some of society’s most vulnerable populations. We recognize their complex needs and use innovation, compassion and respect to help them live healthier lives.
Want to be part of the Providence team? Visit our careers site:
providencehealthcare.org/careers
Facebook: facebook.com/phccareers
Twitter: @PHCJobs
YouTube: youtube.com/user/ProvidenceVancouver