Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Training Opportunity

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit. The role requires providing high-risk nursing care in a dynamic environment, enhancing patient quality of life, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should have a valid RN certification and acute care experience. Join us to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current certification.
• Prior experience in acute medical/surgical care is prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to critically ill clients.
• Enhance quality of life for clients and families.
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Clinical competence

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Post-basic training in Critical Care Nursing

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): Apr. 7 - Sept. 20, 2026
2 BCIT Workshop Days (Paid): July 2 and July 29, 2026
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Oct. 1 - Dec. 18, 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 Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit at Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital, Lions Gate Hospital, or Richmond Hospital.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for Registered Nurses to join the team in the Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care unit 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 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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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