Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - Intensive Care Unit - Training Opportunity

Vancouver Coastal Health; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at a leading hospital. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients while collaborating with a dedicated team. With a focus on innovative practices and professional growth, you'll be supported by a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and leadership development. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must have two years of recent acute medical/surgical experience.
• Successful completion of post-basic training education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to critically ill clients.
• Consult and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Participate in hospital committees and research projects.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Clinical Competence

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Post-basic Critical Care Training

Job description

Salary Details

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

Training Opportunity

Please note that a resume and cover letter isrequiredto apply for this specialty training opportunity.

Eligibility for the post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with approximately twoyears recent acute medical/surgical experience upon critical care program full-time start date.

BCIT Critical Care Nursing Specialty Program

Online Theory (if required): Sept. 15, 2025 - March 15, 2026
2 BCIT Workshop Days (Paid): Dec. 10, 2025 and Jan. 21, 2026
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Mar. 30, 2026 - June 20, 2026
*Course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed, VCH only funds for required courses.

Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.

Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.

This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.

Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lions Gate Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) atLions Gate Hospitalin North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an RN in Critical Care with VCH you will:

• Provide nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery, both by working independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
• 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 your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Closing Statement

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
• 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.

VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and B.C.’s Top Employers in 2025.

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