Come work as a Registered Nurse in Dialysis at Squamish General Hospital!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse to join the Providence Health Care Team at Squamish General Hospital. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to meet the physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs of our patients and residents. You will work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, following established nursing frameworks and protocols. Your responsibilities include developing and revising individualized care plans, providing patient education, and making referrals to additional resources as needed. You will also play a key role in supporting colleagues by sharing knowledge and demonstrating procedures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a safe, respectful, and caring environment, aligned with our mission, vision, and values.

This education seat is for placement into the 0.92 FTE position at Squamish Community Dialysis Unit after successful completion of the BCIT Nephrology Program.

This position will operate out of the Squamish Community Dialysis Unit (CDU) under Providence Health Care Authority. In order to apply for this opportunity, please submit your application using the link below:

How to Apply:

Registered Nurse Education Opportunity - Hemodialysis/Nephrology (Squamish) | Providence Health Care

Or contact:

Gillian Pyper, RN
Patient Care Manager, Renal Program
Providence Health Care - Community Dialysis Units
gpyper@providencehealth.bc.ca

Education

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• If the applicant does not possess the required qualifications, PHC will fund Post-Basic Education. Funding will consist of 100% for tuition and books; and wages at rate of 100% of posted FTE. The length of the Post-Basic Education is approximate. Eligibility for Post-Basic Education is restricted to applicant(s) with a minimum of 1-2 year medical/surgical experience (2 years preferred) and who have not 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

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• Ability to provide clinical direction.