ICU Critical Care Nurse RN — Lead Life-Support Care

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Training & leadership development

Wellness supports

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Richmond Hospital. You will provide high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and participate in life-support and post-anaesthetic care as required.

Ideal candidates hold current BCCNM registration and have formal critical care training or equivalent experience, with a commitment to quality patient outcomes and continuous professional

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two (2) years' recent, related critical care experience.
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with life-support equipment or post-anaesthetic recovery.
• Enhance quality of life for clients and families.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice and maintain clinical competence.
• Participate in hospital committees and approved research projects as assigned.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing leadership

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BCCNM registration

Critical care program / 2 years experience

Job description

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Richmond Hospital. You will provide high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and participate in life-support and post-anaesthetic care as required.

Ideal candidates hold current BCCNM registration and have formal critical care training or equivalent experience, with a commitment to quality patient outcomes and continuous professional