About the job

The salary range for this position is 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 partnership with BCIT, is offering fully funded perioperative education for nurses interested in a career in the Operating Room (OR). This includes

100% coverage of tuition and textbooks

Paid wages at 100% of the posted FTE for eligbile program components.

Upon completing the program, you'll receive a Perioperative Nursing Certificate (AORN) and begin working as an OR Registered Nurse at Mount St. Joseph Hospital. Please note participants in the program must commit to 18 months of full-time sevice with PHC after completing the program.

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

Phase 1 Theory

Pre-requisite courses by distance (Unpaid). Completed online.

September 8th to November 27th, 2026

PHC Orientation

New Employee and General Nursing Orientation (Paid). Held onsite at Mount St. Joseph Hospital.

December 7th to 11th, 2026

Phase 2 Compressed Time Frame (CTF)

Classroom/Clinical (Paid). Delivered at BCIT and Mount St. Joseph Hospital.

January 4th to March 22nd, 2027

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