Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency - Training Opportunity
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC. This position is a training opportunity, focusing on the BCIT Emergency Nursing Specialty Program. The role involves practicing within a patient and family-centred care model, adhering to BCCNM standards and organizational values. The nurse will provide emergency nursing care to patients of all ages with diverse symptoms in an uncontrolled environment, including specialized care for victims of sexual assault. Responsibilities include triage, assessing patient needs, prioritizing care, stabilizing and resuscitating multi-trauma victims, and responding to disaster situations. The role also involves enhancing patient/family quality of life, consulting with other healthcare providers, demonstrating expertise and leadership, maintaining clinical competence, and participating in committees and research projects. Sechelt is a charming seaside community on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation, accessible via ferry from Vancouver. It offers a lifestyle with easy access to outdoor activities and a short commute to work. Sechelt Hospital is a 46-bed acute care facility serving over 30,000 residents, providing a range of services including Emergency care, Renal program, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing, and imaging.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Resume and cover letter required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.
- Eligibility for post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with approximately one years recent acute medical/surgical experience upon training program start date.
- 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.
- Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.
Nice To Haves
- Travel to lower mainland required during practicums (exact dates TBD). Travel expenses reimbursed according to VCH policy.
Responsibilities
- Practices within the context of a patient and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and code of ethics and the vision and values of the organization.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
