Registered Nurse (Rn) - Medicine/Surgery/Emergency

Come work as a Registered Nurse in the Combined Medical-Surgical Unit with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Combined Medical-Surgical Unit Team at the Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse at Squamish Hospital you will

• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Maintain and advance own clinical competence.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
• Provide emergency nursing care to clients of all ages presenting to the emergency department with a wide variety of symptoms; and provides nursing care to other assigned medical/surgical patients on the inpatient ward both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience.

Required skills Emergency nursing specialty or equivalent experience and training, Current ACLS, NRP and CTAS.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards of practice for registered nurses.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.
• Skill in techniques appropriate to emergency care nursing.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.

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 (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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.

• There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to Emergency Department Nurses working with VCH
• 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
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, 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.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse OR Registered Nurse to join the Grandview Woodlands Adult Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Nurse. Apply today to join our team!

As a Mental Health Nurse with VCH you will

• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
• Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and demonstrate and provide ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
• Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
• Provide individualized direct nursing care and brokerage services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia.
• Be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
• Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.

Education & Experience

• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Knowledge of concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
• Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
• Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and co-lead group sessions.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to assessment of behaviour and to assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and to prevent further disability.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

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 (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Diversity, equity, 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.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.