Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient NRT - BC Children's Hospital

PHSA$86K — $123K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current RN registration in British Columbia.
  • One year recent experience in a related clinical area or equivalent education and experience.
  • Understanding of the impact of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples in healthcare.
  • Knowledge of foundational documents and commitments relevant to Indigenous health and rights.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and evaluate family-centered care.
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
  • Maintain and document comprehensive patient records.
  • Educate patients and families about care procedures and equipment use.
  • Mentor and support nursing staff and students through orientations.
  • Serve as a clinical resource to patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in healthcare team discussions and contribute to policy suggestions.

Benefits

  • Access to extensive in-house training with over 2,000 courses, including Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan and wellness resources.
  • Generous vacation entitlement and annual statutory holidays.
  • Remote work-friendly environment with flexible work options.
  • Discount program with savings on electronics, travel, and more.
Full Job Description
Requisition number

201330E

Date posted

07/09/2026

Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient NRT

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

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.
  • Participate as a member of the health care team through contributing information in patient and family care conferences, rounds and staff meetings.
  • Provide input to the Program Manager or designate, regarding policies, procedures, and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by following established emergency procedures and safety practices and procedures.
  • Promote the implementation and evaluation of research and quality improvement activities including knowledge generation, translation and dissemination as directed by participating in committees, and by keeping current through attendance at educational and inservice opportunities.
  • Perform other professionally related duties as assigned.


What you bring

Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies
  • Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
  • Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge
  • 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 organize work
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including applicable computer software.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until September 1, 2027)Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 /hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work: As per master rotation #23; 07-19, 19-07

Requisition # 201330E

*If you are a new grad (graduated in the last 18 months and have NOT completed the new grad program at another health authority), we ask all new grads to apply to one posting. You can find the posting and more information about our new grad program through this link: http://www.phsa.ca/careers/nursing-careers/new-graduate-nursing-careers*

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