Registered Nurse (RN) Critical CareEmergencyPACU Sunshine Coast Training Opportunity
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Job Location:
Powell River - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)
Salary Details
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Please note that a resume and cover letter isrequiredto 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.
BCIT Emergency Nursing Specialty Program
Online Prerequisites: Approx. July - Nov. 2026 - BCIT to Confirm Exact Dates
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Jan. - Apr. 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. 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 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 for Vancouver Coastal Health. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!
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 stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims and prepares for and responds to disaster situations.
- 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.
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 worlds 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 youve long been waiting for.
Nurses may be eligible for Provincial and Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit: and 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. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH 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.
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.
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.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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