Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Additionally, as BCCH is an academic health center committed to leading edge practice, a commitment to research and Quality Improvement is also embedded in all aspects of this position.  

The General Duty Nurse, Anesthetic Care Unit provides and coordinates evidence-based, best practice nursing care services such as patient assessment, treatment, and re-assessment, patient and family teaching, and health promotion activities for pediatric patients and their families, using a trauma-informed, culturally safe, anti-racist, patient- and family centered approach, creating an inclusive space that is safe for all persons, consistent with established policies, standards and philosophy at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital and PHSA

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Maintains patient records by collecting and documenting information including health care information regarding patients and their families, nursing observations, electronic communications, interventions, teaching, and care evaluations to ensure that patient records are current and complete.

2.    Plans and provides holistic, anti-racist direct care rooted in cultural humility for the infants, children, and youth 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.  Collaborates with other members of the health care team to evaluate patient and family centered care in the practice setting.

3.    Provides education to patients and their support systems, in a manner acceptable to those individuals that facilitates the successful delivery of perianesthesia patient care by providing, explaining, and demonstrating care procedures and practices.

4.    Identifies own learning needs, reviews these with the Program Manager or delegate, and engages in a variety of activities to meet these needs.

5.    Participates in the orientation and continuing education of all members of the care team by preceptoring and role-modelling.

6.    Acts as a clinical resource/support person to patients, nursing and health and care team professionals by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.

7.    Provides input to the Program Manager, or delegate, regarding policies, procedures, and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions whenever improvement opportunities are noticed, which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources and advocates for patient care.

8.    Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and advocates for the patient and their support system in all aspects of the care interaction.

9.    Participates in research and Quality Improvement activities in collaboration with other members of the care team.

10.    Performs other professionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    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 (1) year recent related clinical experience in a pediatric or adult PACU setting.
•    CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level 1.
•    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.

Skills and Abilities

•    Demonstrated ability to communicate in a trauma-informed, culturally safe manner.
•    Demonstrated ability to connect with infants, children, youth and their support systems in a trauma-informed, culturally safe manner.
•    Ability to participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
•    Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
•    Ability to operate related equipment, including patient monitoring systems and electronic health records.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours.
• A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date.
• If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled for August 26, 2025.
• The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position.
• If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter.
• If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca.