You can make a big difference in a little life
Grow your career at one of the top pediatric hospitals in the world.
Thrive in a supportive workplace
We provide our nursing staff with opportunities for balance, support, and growth, enabling them to deliver top-quality care to every patient.
Advancement
Career entry & advancement for pediatric nursing
Specialty Training
In-house training for specialty areas
Moving Expense
Support
Moving expenses for eligible new hires
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive health benefits & support
Lifestyle
West Coast active lifestyle & natural beauty
Who we are
BC Children’s Hospital is a world-renowned, pediatric health care campus with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
Join our diverse team at BC Children's Hospital, the province's leading centre for specialized pediatric care, innovative therapies, and ground-breaking research.
As a top teaching and research facility, we provide expert health services, including mental health care and child development, through our comprehensive campus, which includes acute care, a mental health centre, and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children.
Be part of the team dedicated to advancing pediatric health care across British Columbia and the Yukon.
New graduates welcome
New Grad Nursing Program
We offer three pathways for student nurses and new graduate nurses to work with BCCH:
Additionally, we have academic-partnered pathways, providing employer-paid specialty education and training.
Employed Student Nurse Program
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Preceptorship
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New Grad Hiring
Featured nursing career paths
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Join our multi-disciplinary team in the largest pediatric intensive care unit in the province. Here you'll provide life-saving care to infants and children while benefiting from robust support and leadership, innovative research opportunities, and a family-centered approach.
Emergency Department
Become a vital part of our emergency department team at BC Children's Hospital, with over 50,000 children visiting annually. You'll deliver emergency medicine to patients, addressing a full spectrum of medical and surgical emergencies and benefiting from a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Unit
Make a difference in the lives of children facing cancer and complex blood disorders, while benefiting from access to cutting-edge treatments, educational opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.
Medical Inpatient
Provide comprehensive care to children with diverse pediatric health conditions, while benefiting from educational opportunities and being part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
Mental Health
Provide crucial care to children and youth experiencing severe mental health challenges, including outpatient treatment and inpatient care in specialized units.
Work and play in beautiful British Columbia
BC Children's Hospital offers an unparalleled work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy an active lifestyle amidst the breathtaking natural landscapes and vibrant urban center of Metro Vancouver.
We are grateful to all the First Nations including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations for stewarding the lands where we are fortunate to work and play.
I made great friends through working here and formed close connections with many of the patients and families. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the patients you care for through some of their hardest moments now living their lives and talking about their futures.
ALI, BMT NURSE CLINICIAN
You can make a big difference in a little life
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We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) on whose unceded and ancestral territory our head office is located.
Guided by the six Coast Salish Teachings gifted by Musqueam Knowledge Keeper Sulksun, BC Children's Indigenous Health program builds bridges in healthcare for Indigenous women, children, families, and communities. The program provides supportive, critical care tailored to Indigenous patients, fostering trust and cultural safety.
Indigenous careers
International nursing opportunities
BC Children's welcomes job applications and inquiries from nurses who currently live outside of Canada, and meet minimum position requirements.
Surgical Inpatient Unit
Provide specialized care to children pre- and post-surgery across a range of conditions, while working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team with opportunities for continued professional growth.
Anesthetic Care Unit (ACU)
Deliver pre- and post-operative care for pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment, supporting children through all stages of anesthesia recovery as part of a skilled, family-centered team.
Operating Rooms (OR)
Provide cutting-edge surgical care to children from across Western Canada, collaborating within specialty teams in a state-of-the-art facility, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
