Salary : The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 / Hr. - CAD $55.91 / Hr. Job Summary :
All registered nurse (RN) and registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) new graduate hires will be hired into an existing regular or temporary role with a minimum 0.
7 FTE for the first six months of their employment.
Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring RNs and RPNs into a variety of units and sites. Apply today and one of our Recruitment Advisors will be in contact regarding nursing opportunities in a variety of units, including :
Acute Care for Elders (ACE)
Acute Medicine
Acute Spinal Unit
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cardiac Care
Complex Activation Medical Unit (CAMU)
General Medicine / Surgery
Hospitalist Medicine Unit
Long Term Care
Mental Health & Substance Use
Neurosciences
Orthopaedics & Trauma
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation
and more!
As a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse you will :
Provide nursing care to assigned clients both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client / family.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing practice.
Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
Participate on designated hospital committees / teams and approved research projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
Graduation from a recognized program in Nursing.
Current (or eligibility for) Provisional or Practising registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
For Mental Health & Substance Use nursing positions, a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum / preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client / family centred model of care.
Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
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.
Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.
Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.
For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
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
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us.
We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.
We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal.
Refer to the https : / / my.vch.ca / working-here / job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee.
Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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