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.

In accordance with established policies, standards and philosophy at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital, provides individualized and intensive care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures by collaborating with other health care professionals to enhance the quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Plans 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.

2.    Provides direct patient care by implementing the care plan, and collaborates with other members of the health care team to evaluate family-centred patient care in the particular setting.

3.    Maintains patient records by performing activities such as collecting and documenting information regarding patients and their families, nursing observations, telephone communications, interventions, teaching and care evaluations to ensure patient records are current and complete.

4.    Identifies own learning needs, reviews these with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator or delegate and engages in a variety of learning activities to meet these needs, such as attending in-services.

5.    Participates in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by preceptoring and role-modeling.

6.    Provides input to the Program Manager, or delegate, regarding policies, procedures and operational requirements.

7.    Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by following established emergency procedures and safety practices and procedures.

8.    Promotes the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality monitoring activities as directed by participating in nursing committees, and by keeping current through attendance at education and in-service opportunities.

9.    Performs other professionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
•    Two years recent related Cath Lab and/or acute care experience required.
•    CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level I.
•    PALS

Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to relate effectively to children and their families and others.
•    Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team and function as a nursing resource.
•    Ability to organize work.
•    Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
•    Ability to operate related equipment, including applicable computer software.

**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 to begin on January 11^th, 2026.
• 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.