Registered Nurse (Rn) - Special Care Nursery

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in the NICU at Richmond Hospital you will

• Use appropriate clinical judgment to provide optimal neonatal care to patients and their families.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and appropriate documentation of care for assigned patients in Special Care Nursery.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to standards of professional nursing and patient care practice in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Completion of a post-basic neonatal program certificate/diploma and two (2) years’ recent related experience in a Level 2-3 neonatal Unit supplemented by courses in breastfeeding or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and current National Registration in CPR - NRP required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• 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.