Student Nurse / Student Psychiatric Nurse Intern

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.13/Hr. - CAD $32.13/Hr.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Summary

Under the direction of a named registered nurse(s), Operations Leader and/or designate, provides direct nursing care to both stable and unstable patients/residents/clients commensurate with the level of education and training. Operates in accordance with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care, and the competency guidelines, policies and BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.

To be considered for the fiscal year April 2027 - March 2028, please submit your application by January 15, 2027. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply for an Employed Student Nurse (ESN) or Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse (ESPN) position, please complete the following steps:

Upload Your Current ResumePlease ensure your resume includes the following information:

• Nursing school
• Nursing program start date
• Expected nursing program completion date
• Clinical rotation completion date:
  • Medical/Surgical Clinical Rotation Completion Date, and/or
  • Acute Psychiatry Rotation Completion Date*If not completed yet, please indicate any other relevant theory/clinical rotations completed.
•  Relevant clinical experience (if applicable)To support the review of your application, please ensure all the above information is clearly included in your resume.

 

Complete the ESN Screening Questions as a part of the application process

Upload Your Current CPR Certificate

Download and Print the BCCNM Form 10.1 to start your BCCNM licensure process. This is required before you can start at PHCBCCNM 10.1 - Confirmation of Enrolment and Employment Form -https://www.bccnm.ca/Documents/registration_application/Form10_1_ESN_ESPN_Confirmation_of_Enrolment_and_Employment.pdf

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.

What You Bring

Education:

• Successful completion of Year 2 or equivalent* of a BC College of Nurses and Midwives and continued enrollment in a recognized nursing education program.
• Current student membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Successful completion of Med Surg placement for ESN or Mental Health placement for ESPN.*Equivalency to be determined with nursing education program in which student is registered.

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 organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/residents/clients, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Growth Opportunity: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. ESNs/ESPNs earn seniority hours which can be applied to their first RN/RPN role with us. 
• Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 

Areas that ESN/ESPN can work in: 

• LTC
• Medicine
• Surgery
• Mental Health
• Renal
• Cardiac
• Pallative
• Road to Recovery
• Rehab

Application, Hiring, and Onboarding Process:

ESNs/ESPNs submit applications online.

Recruitment will review applications and share qualified applications with the Hiring Manager.

Hiring Manager will review applications and select candidates to be invited to an Information Session

Hiring Manager and Nurse Educators will hire candidates based on unit preference and need

Hired ESNs/ESPNs will initiate Employed Student Registration process - practicing Employed Student status is required prior to first day of orientation

Duties:

• Assesses, records and reports the health status of assigned patients, residents, clients to identify and document patient, resident, client status by performing duties such as:
  • Collecting patient/resident/client data from patient chart and other related patient records, observing patient condition, and conducting physical, mental, emotional and social assessments;
  • Collaborating with other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team, community care partners, patient/resident/client and family;
  • Documenting health care status;
  • Reporting current status or changes in status to appropriate personnel as required.
• Collaborates with the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team members, community care partners, and the patient/resident/client and family and assists in development and modification of patient/resident/client care plan, including the flow of care, to address the assessed needs of the individual by:
  • Assisting patient/resident/client to develop health-promoting relationships;
  • Assisting in the establishment of short and long term health status goals;
  • Assisting in the identification and prioritization of appropriate nursing actions such as preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative aspects of care;
  • Assisting in the discharge planning process.
• Provides nursing care to assigned patients/residents/clients by performing a variety of nursing functions such as administering medications, carrying out parental therapy, changing IV solutions, performing catheterizations, performing wound and skin care, preparing patients for surgery and other procedures, conducting planned nursing interventions and identifying and reporting crisis or emergent situations.
• Evaluates patient/resident/client response to the care by assessing the effect of the nursing interventions as identified in the care plan and modifying interventions as appropriate. Recommends and participates in the multidisciplinary team evaluation of patient/resident/client care, including readiness for discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement plans/activities and assists in collating data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Advance your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Compensation: 32.13 to 32.13 (CAD)