Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Area

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

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

 

Under the general supervision of the Manager and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgement skills to diagnose and treat the patient, resident, client and significant others' responses to actual or potential health conditions. The Registered Nurse assesses, monitors, detects, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential complications associated with specific health problems and/or medical treatments of the patient. Is knowledgeable of and adheres to standards of professional nursing and patient care practice in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Completion of a post graduate program in clinical speciality and up to two years’ experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to implement the nursing process and use clinical judgement.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of others.
• Time management and organizational abilities.
• Working knowledge of computers and their application preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate related healthcare equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

 

 

Required skills: Emergency nursing specialty and/or at least 2 years’ recent related experience. Current ACLS. CTAS. PALS. NRP

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 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.