Vancouver Coastal Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute/Emergency/Long Term Care - Training Opportunity

Vancouver Coastal Health$86K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in British Columbia.
  • Minimum one year recent acute medical/surgical experience.
  • Commitment to remaining in a funded specialty area for at least 18 months post-training.
  • Proven ability to provide client and family centred care.
  • Strong skills in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care on the inpatient ward and emergency department.
  • Deliver emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population.
  • Consult and collaborate with other healthcare providers.
  • Enhance quality of life for patients and their families.
  • Participate in committees, teams, and approved research projects.

Benefits

  • Training opportunity with VCH-funded specialty program.
  • Travel expenses reimbursed for practicum requirements.
  • Access to telehealth services and specialty clinics.
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Work in a culturally rich community on traditional Indigenous territory.
Full Job Description
Salary Details

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

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 one year recent acute medical/surgical experience upon program full-time start date.

BCIT Emergency Nursing Specialty Program
Online Prerequisites: Approx. Oct. 2026 - Mar. 2027 - BCIT to Confirm Exact Dates
Full-time training - Approx. May 2027 - July 2027 - BCIT to Confirm Exact Dates
*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.

Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Heiltsuk Hospital in Bella Bella, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses as well as within the vision and values of the organization. Provides nursing care to patients/clients on the inpatient ward; provides nursing care to predominantly older residents in a continuing care setting; provides emergency nursing care to patients/clients of all ages presenting to the emergency department with a wide variety of symptoms. Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/resident/patient and/or family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

ABOUT BELLA BELLA, BC

Bella Bella is a beautiful island community off the central coast of British Columbia, 690 km north of Vancouver. It is surrounded by a magical world of channels, inlets and old growth forest. It is home to salmon, orcas, humpbacks, bald eagles and the other denizens of the Pacific Northwest. The climate is mild and the area is a paradise for kayaking, sport fishing, hiking and photography.

The ƛúxválásu'ailas Heiltsuk Hospital in Bella Bella has 7 acute beds, 7 long term care beds and a 4-bed emergency department open 24/7, along with Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services. It offers telehealth services as well as speciality clinics. ƛúxválásu'ailas Heiltsuk Hospital also has an Intensive Case Management team for mental health and substance use. There is a medical clinic and a pharmacy located in the hospital. The healthcare team consists of Physicians, RNs, LPNs, PCAs, Laboratory and Radiology Technologists, Combined Lab/X-Ray Technologists, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Assistants, and Support Services Personnel.

ƛúxválásu'ailas Heiltsuk Hospital is located on the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk Nation. It is one of the only provincial hospitals located on a reserve in all of Canada.

For more information, please refer to this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/indigenous-peoples/information-indians.html

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.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a publicly funded healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to residents in the Vancouver area. VCH is responsible for the delivery of hospital, community, and long-term care services, as well as public health and mental health services. The organization has a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, who work together to provide high-quality care to patients. VCH is committed to improving the health of the population it serves and works closely with community partners to address health issues and promote healthy living.
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