Registered Nurse (Emergency)
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is implementing minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) to enhance nursing practice and strengthen quality of care. This initiative is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU), and health organizations. VCH is committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments, guided by values of caring for everyone, continuous learning, and striving for better results. The Registered Nurse in the Emergency department practices within a patient and family-centred care model, adhering to the standards of practice and code of ethics set by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). This role involves providing emergency nursing care to patients of all ages with diverse symptoms in an uncontrolled environment, including specialized care for victims of sexual assault. As a triage nurse, the role requires assessing patient needs and prioritizing care, often with limited information. The nurse also functions as part of the emergency response team, stabilizing and resuscitating multi-trauma victims and preparing for disaster situations. Key aspects of the role include enhancing patient/family quality of life, collaborating with other healthcare providers, demonstrating expertise and leadership, maintaining clinical competence, and participating in hospital committees and research projects.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience.
- Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centered model of care.
- Broad knowledge of BCCNM's standards for nursing practice.
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated patient group.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to patient/family priorities.
- Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach patients and their families based on their priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
- Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Skill in techniques appropriate to emergency care nursing.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Provides emergency nursing to patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment and to unique patient populations such as victims of sexual assault.
- As a triage nurse, assesses patient needs and prioritizes care requirements often with limited information.
- As member of emergency response team, stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, prepares for and responds to disaster situations.
- Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
- Consults, confers, and collaborates with other healthcare 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.
Benefits
- Recognition 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
