Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Inpatient Unit - BC Children’s Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Inpatient Unit

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates nursing care services such as patient assessment, patient and family teaching, and health promotion activities for patients and their families.

What you’ll do

• Provide direct patient care by implementing the care plan, and collaborates with other members of the health care team to evaluate family-centered patient care in the particular setting.
• Plan direct care for the patient by performing activities such as reviewing patient / family history, developing a care plan specific for the patient and family, and meeting with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.
• Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting information including health care information regarding patients and their families, nursing observations, telephone communications, interventions, teaching, and care evaluations to ensure that patient records are current and complete.
• Teach patients, family members, or other care-givers by providing and explaining information, demonstrating procedures and use of equipment, checking the learners’ use of procedures, techniques and equipment, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the selected teaching methods.
• Participate in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by preceptoring and mentoring.
• Identify own learning needs, reviews these with the Program Manager or designate, and engage in learning activities to meet these needs such as attending in-services.
• Act as a clinical resource / support person to patients and families; and nursing and health care professionals by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.
• Participates as a member of the health care team through contributing information in patient and family care conferences, rounds and staff meetings.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year of recent, related experience in the designated clinical area and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

You have the ability to :

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Relate effectively to children and their families.
• Demonstrate effective CPR techniques.
• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary care team and as a nursing resource.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commit to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth and development.

and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.

• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Requisition # 152308E Hours of Work : 0700-1900 / 1900-0700; until June 17, 2024

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.