Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Rooms - Training Opportunity

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to innovative medical care and community health. This exciting training opportunity offers comprehensive support, including full funding for wages, tuition, and books. As a participant, you will gain specialized skills while working in a collaborative environment focused on excellent patient outcomes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization values every individual and fosters a culture of teamwork. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of BC residents while advancing your nursing career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of acute medical/surgical RN experience.
• Current BCCNM registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Candidates must complete the post-basic training education prior to working.
• Agree to remain with VCH for at least 18 months after training.

Skills

Acute Medical/Surgical RN Experience

BCCNM Registration

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Post-Basic Training Education

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 are required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.

Program Eligibility

• Current BCCNM Registration
• Must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency
• Minimum of 1-2 years acute medical/surgical RN experience

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

The post-basic training education program requires full-time attendance. Funding will cover 100% of wages, tuition, and books during the training.

Training Schedule

• In-Person Orientation Day: July 11, 2025
• Full-Time Training: July 14, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025

Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the applicable nursing area for at least 18 months after completing training.

This ensures candidates can consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area supported and funded by VCH. If a candidate leaves the area or VCH within 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the program costs.

Training and consolidation will be at Richmond Hospital, with post-training work also at this location.

Additional Information

The hours, days off, and work area may change based on operational needs and applicable agreements. All healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities must report past receipt of certain vaccines or infections for safety and outbreak management. New hires will need to provide this information during onboarding.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovative thinking, risk-taking, and a commitment to the best patient outcomes. Join us in creating healthy lives and communities through our culture of teamwork, care, and connection.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including MSP, extended health, dental, and pension
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Exclusive staff discounts

VCH values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Employees must apply via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub. For instructions, visit this link. Applications through the external portal will be considered as external candidates, and seniority will not apply.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.