Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

Come work as a Registered Nurse in Emergency with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
ABOUT the North Shore, BC
Just 15-minutes north of downtown Vancouver, where forested mountains meet the sheltered Pacific Ocean, the North Shore (North and West Vancouver) offer an inspiring blend of outdoor activities and cultural amenities. Known for hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, the North Shore offers countless opportunities for adventure. Lions Gate Hospital is located near the Seabus ferry terminal, Lonsdale Quay Market, and the Shipyards Night Market. This area is a host to urban comforts and vibrant cultural experiences.
As a Registered Nurse in Emergency at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Provide emergency nursing to clients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment, and to unique client populations such as victims of sexual assault.
Assess client needs and prioritizes care requirements, often with limited information.
Stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims, and prepare for and respond to disaster situations.
Enhance the quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care team members.
Demonstrate expertise and leadership in your nursing practice.
Maintain and advance your clinical competence.
Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

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

• Provide emergency nursing to clients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment, and to unique client populations such as victims of sexual assault.
• Assess client needs and prioritizes care requirements, often with limited information.
• Stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims, and prepare for and respond to disaster situations.
• Enhance the quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care team members.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in your nursing practice.
• Maintain and advance your clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed