Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics/Medical/Surgical - Training Opportunity

Vancouver Coastal Health; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Labour & Delivery unit at Squamish Hospital. This role involves providing advanced perinatal nursing care and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a Registered Nurse License and preferably 2 years of acute med/surg experience. A comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Wellness supports available for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Must have completed BCIT Perinatal Nursing Specialty Program.
• 2 years recent acute med/surg experience is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with high-acuity training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients.
• Consult and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Participate in designated hospital committees and approved research projects.

Skills

Advanced perinatal nursing care

Nursing assessment of client and fetus

Collaboration with health care providers

Continuous improvement in nursing practice

Education

Registered Nurse License

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 is required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.

Note: Eligibility 2 years recent acute med/surg experience. Preference to applicants with high-acuity training

BCIT Perinatal Nursing Specialty Program

Online Theory (if required): Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Apr. 7 - Jun. 26, 2026
*course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed. VCH only funds for required courses.
Note: Eligibility 2 years recent acute med/surg experience. Preference to applicants with high-acuity training

Travel to lower mainland required during practicums (exact dates TBD). Travel expenses reimbursed according to VCH policy.

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 at Squamish Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Labour & Delivery unit at Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in Labour & Delivery you will:

• Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients by conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment of the client and fetus and by providing nursing care to other assigned medical/surgical patients both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach 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 VANCOASTAL 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.