Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Rooms - Training Opportunity

Vancouver Coastal Health; Squamish; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is offering a post-basic training education program that requires full-time attendance. Funding will cover 100% of wages, tuition, and books during the training period.

Clinical sessions run Nov 9 - Dec 18, 2026 at Richmond and VGH, with continued training Jan 4 - Mar 12, 2027 in Squamish. Trainees must commit to remaining with VCH as regular status nurses for at least 18 months after completing the program.

Qualifications

• Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.
• Training schedule includes Clinical Nov 9 - Dec 18 2026 at Richmond and VGH; continued Jan 4 - March 12 2027 in Squamish.
• Training shift times are Mon- Fri, 0730-1530/ off stats and weekends.
• Candidates agreeing to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health as a regular status nurse in the area for at least 18 months after training.

Job description

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

Clinical Nov 9 - Dec 18, 2026 (at Richmond and VGH)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

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

Orientation day Fri, Nov 6, 2026

Clinical Nov 9 - Dec 18, 2026 (at Richmond and VGH)

Break Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027

Clinical continues Jan 4 - March 12, 2027 (at Squamish)

Training shift times are Mon- Fri, 0730-1530/ off stats and weekends.

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.

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

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.