Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - ICU

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employer-paid accommodations

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit at Sechelt Hospital. You will provide emergency and critical care to diverse patients, stabilizing life-threatening conditions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Required are active RN licensure with BCCNM and completion of recognized critical care or advanced emergency programs, or equivalent experience. The role offers relocation accommodations and a strong benefits package within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.
• Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or advanced emergency care program or two years' related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to clients of all ages in an uncontrolled environment and care to critically ill patients on life-support equipment.
• Stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims as part of the emergency response team.
• Enhance quality of life from the client/family perspective.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers.
• Demonstrate leadership and maintain clinical competence.
• Participate on committees/teams and approved research projects.

Skills

ICU nursing

Trauma care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CPR techniques

Emergency response

Education

BC RN license (BCCNM)

Critical care nursing program or advanced emergency care program

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

We are excited to share that this position may include employer-paid accommodations for 12 months for external hires relocating to the Sunshine Coast Community. To learn more, please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Toni Robinson at [e-mail]. Relocation Assistance may also be available. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Intensive Care Unit at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC.

As a Registered Nurse - Critical Care - ICU you will:

• Provide emergency nursing care to clients/patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment as well as care to critically ill patients/clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery.
• As member of emergency response team, stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims, and prepare for and responds to disaster situations.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

About Sechelt, Bc

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

About Sechelt Hospital

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services. 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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
• 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

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, BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

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

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.
• 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 plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
• Skill in techniques appropriate to critical care nursing.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.