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 Emergency Team at the Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse at Squamish Hospital you will

• 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.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge & Abilities

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

Required skills Emergency nursing specialty and/or recent related experience, CTAS, current NRP, ACLS. Preferred skills Perinatal nursing experience.

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.

• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to Emergency Department Nurses working with VCH
• 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.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.