Registered Nurse (RN) - High Acuity - Short Stay Unit

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition/leadership training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Short Stay Unit at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. The role emphasizes client- and family-centred care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and leadership in nursing practice to support acutely ill patients with complex conditions.

The ideal candidate holds BCCNM registration, an advanced acute-care specialty or equivalent experience, and demonstrates strong communication and CPR skills within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in High Acuity Nursing or two years’ recent, related experience in a high acuity setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and provide leadership when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to acutely ill patients with complex, acute and co-existing chronic illnesses.
• Collaborate with other health care givers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice and participate on designated committees or projects.

Skills

Nursing theory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Oral and written communication

CPR skills

Leadership through initiative

Education

RN licensure (BCCNM)

Advanced nursing specialty in High Acuity/2+ years high acuity experience

Job description

Registered Nurse – Short Stay Unit, UBC Hospital, Vancouver, BC

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics for registered nurses as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides nursing care to acutely ill patients with complex, acute and often co-existing chronic illnesses both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care 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.

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.

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 specialty program in High Acuity Nursing or two years’ recent, related experience in a high acuity setting or an equivalent combination or education 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 of practice for registered nurses.
• 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 to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.
• 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 through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.