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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 two years recent acute medical/surgical experience upon critical care program full-time start date.
BCIT Critical Care Nursing Specialty Program
Online Theory (if required): Jan. 4, 2027 - Jun. 20, 2027
2 BCIT Workshop Days (Paid): Apr. 2, 2027 & Apr. 28, 2027
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Jun. 28, 2027 - Sept. 17, 2027
*course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed, VCH only funds for required courses.
Note: Eligibility for the post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with approximately two years recent acute surgical experience upon critical care program full-time start date.
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 at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC! Apply now to join the team!
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, Code of Ethics and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Coastal Health, provides 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. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
