Nurse — Critical Care/ICU

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PHSA-5529

Status Open Site BC Children’s Hospital Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Date Range Date Range Position Type Union Position Hours of Work Rotating; 0700-1916 / 1900-0716 On Call On Call

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Minimum Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Skills Required BLCS; CPR

Role and Facility Information

• Requisition number: PICU-RFT
• Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
• Wage: $41.42 to $59.52 per hour
• Hours of work: Rotating; 0700-1916 & 1900-0716

✨Join Our World-Class Pediatric Intensive Care Team at BC Children’s Hospital!✨

Are you ready to make a life-changing impact every day? As a PICU RN, you’ll provide direct, specialized care to critically ill infants, children, and youth with complex medical conditions. From managing ventilators and administering life-saving medications to monitoring vital signs and responding rapidly to changes in patient status, you’ll be at the heart of pediatric critical care. Your ability to think quickly, act decisively, and deliver compassionate support will make a profound difference for patients and families during their most challenging moments.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to develop and implement individualized care plans. You’ll educate and support families, advocate for patient needs, and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence. We provide comprehensive orientation, ongoing critical care training, and opportunities for professional advancement in a world-class pediatric hospital.

If you’re a Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills, a passion for teamwork, and a commitment to pediatric care, join us and help shape the future of children’s health.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios (mNPR) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr

✨What you’ll do

• Provides 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.
• Plans 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Teaches 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.
• Participates in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by preceptoring and mentoring.

✨What you bring

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

✨You will also have:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families and others.
• Ability to function as an active member of multidisciplinary care team.
• Ability to demonstrate effective CPR techniques
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable computer software.
• 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.
• Commitment 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.

✨What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

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

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 – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

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.

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