What makes nursing at Canuck Place unique?
Nursing at Canuck Place offers an unparalleled opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. With an intentional focus on quality time with patients and their families, our nurses build meaningful relationships that go beyond clinical care.
At Canuck Place, nursing feels less like a hospital shift and more like joining a family. Walking through the hospice doors, you are welcomed into a home-like environment with a team that truly supports one another and understands the dedication and emotional strength this field requires.
Perks and Benefits
Staff meal program
Enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals at our hospices during your shifts, making mealtime convenient and comforting.
Self-scheduling
We provide the flexibility to self-schedule your shifts, allowing you to balance work with your personal life seamlessly.
Patient care ratio
Practice nursing in a rewarding, sustainable way with low patient to nurse ratios.
Paid professional development time
We invest in your growth with paid hours for professional development, empowering you to learn new skills and advance your expertise.
Flexible paid time off
We prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible paid time off, giving nurses the freedom to rest, recharge, and spend time doing what matters most to them.
Health spending account
Your well-being is supported with a health spending account, providing flexibility to cover medical, dental, or wellness expenses.
Licensing fees paid
We cover your BCCNM (BC College of Nurses and Midwives) licensing fees, so you can focus on providing exceptional care without the extra expense.
Career growth and learning opportunities
Grow your career with specialized on-the-job learning, internal education days, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and community-based activities.
Part-time flexibility
We offer a variety of FTE options, including casual and part-time roles, to provide flexibility in your work schedule. Canuck Place provides 100% employer paid benefits for permanent employees working 0.5 FTE or more.
Nursing FAQs
Nursing at Canuck Place is different than any other nursing career you might experience in British Columbia. We’ve outlined some of our most frequently asked questions about nursing at Canuck Place, ranging from how you are supported in your role to what makes pediatric palliative care unique.
Want to learn more about a nursing career at Canuck Place?
Are you interested in learning about a heart-centered career in nursing at Canuck Place? Learn more about our RN positions, workplace culture, benefits, and more by booking a conversation with our People & Culture team.
Education and Experience we look for: Graduate from a recognized nursing program at the baccalaureate level supplemented with two (2) years recent pediatric and/or palliative care nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Must have CPR-C & AED certification within the past year.