Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Critical Care - Training Opportunity

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.

Eligibility for the post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with approximately two years recent acute medical / surgical experience upon critical care program full-time start date.

BC IT Critical Care N ursing Specialty Program

Online Theory (if required) : Sept. 9, 2024 - Mar. 16, 2025

4 BCIT Workshop Days : Oct. 2, Dec. 4, 2024, Jan. 23 & Feb. 19, 2025

Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations : Mar. 31 - Jun. 20, 2025

course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed, VCH only funds for required courses.

Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.

Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.

This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete.

In the event that a candidate leaves the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 / Hr. - CAD $55.91 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lions Gate Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

As an RN in Critical Care with VCH you will :

• Provide nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and / or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery, both by working independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client / family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees / teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.