Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care/Emergency/PACU (Sunshine Coast) - Training Opportunity

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

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

Eligibility 1 years' recent acute med / surg experience.

BCIT Emergency Nursing Specialty Program

BCIT On Site Orientation Day : Aug. 15, 2024

BCIT Workshop Days : Aug. 19, 20, 22 & 23, 2024

Online Prerequisites : Sept. 3 - Nov. 22, 2024

Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations : Jan. 6 - Mar. 31, 2025

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

Travel to lower mainland required during practicums (exact dates TBD). Travel expenses reimbursed according to VCH policy.

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 at qathet General Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse - Critical Care / Emergency / PACU you will :

• Provide emergency nursing care to clients / patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment as well as care to critically ill patients / clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and / or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery.
• As member of emergency response team, stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims, and prepare for and responds to disaster situations.
• 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 clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees / teams and approved research projects as assigned.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities.

Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season.

Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads;

this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

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.