Registered Nurse (RN) (Acute/Emergency/Long Term Care)

Vancouver Coastal Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care at Bella Coola General Hospital. Applicants should have advanced training in emergency nursing and a current nursing registration. The role offers relocation assistance and the chance to work in a collaborative team environment. Competitive salary and unique community experience await the right candidate.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports including counseling

Access to exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Must have recent, related experience in emergency or critical care nursing.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice required.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentorship to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients/clients in the emergency department.
• Consult and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Participate in approved research projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

Completion of advanced nursing program in emergency or critical care

Tools

Computerized client care information system

Job description

Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Overview

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Bella Coola, BC! Relocation Assistance and Staff housing may be available. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the team at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC. Apply today to join our team!

Responsibilities

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

About Bella Coola, BC

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute beds, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing program in emergency or critical care nursing, one year recent, related experience in emergency or critical care nursing, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient/client/resident responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• 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 in nursing practice to assess and manage critical and life-threatening situations.
• 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 counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• 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.

Closing Statement

The hours of work, including days off and work area, may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. All health care workers in publicly-funded facilities are required to report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections for onboarding purposes.

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. We embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and going first when we believe it will lead to the best 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
• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.