Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) invites you to join the Emergency Department team at Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC as a Registered Nurse. You will provide emergency nursing to patients of all ages, in an environment that emphasizes patient/family centered care and alignment with BCCNM standards.

You are expected to bring current BCCNM RN registration and either an advanced emergency care program or two years of recent ER experience, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Emergency nursing experience or specialization in emergency care.
• CTAS (Canadian Triage and Assessment System) familiarity.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• As triage nurse, assess patient needs and prioritize care with limited information.
• Stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma patients in an uncontrolled environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and lead patient care planning.

Education

RN registration with BCCNM

Advanced Emergency Care program OR 2 years ER experience

Job description

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) with the Emergency Department at Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC.

Practices within the context of a patient and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and code of ethics and the vision and values of the organization. Provides emergency nursing to patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment and to unique patient populations such as victims of sexual assault. As a triage nurse, assesses patient needs and prioritizes care requirements often with limited information. As member of emergency response team, stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, prepares for and responds to disaster situations. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other healthcare givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Required skills: Emergency nursing specialty and/or recent related experience. CTAS. Current ACLS, PALS, NRP. Preferred skills: Triage and resuscitation room experience.

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 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).
• Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years' recent, related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM's standards for nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated patient group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to patient/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach patients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• 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 emergency care nursing.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.