Registered Nurse (Critical Care)
About The Position
This is a training opportunity for a Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care. 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 ensures candidates can consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded. Failure to remain with VCH for 18 months may result in VCH seeking to recover the cost of the program. 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 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. 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.
Requirements
- Approximately two years recent acute medical/surgical experience upon critical care program full-time start date.
- Successful completion of the post-basic training education.
- Agreement to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.
- This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.
- 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.
- Consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
