Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. This role involves practicing within a patient and family-centered care model, adhering to the standards of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The RN will provide emergency nursing care to patients of all ages with diverse symptoms in a dynamic environment, including specialized care for victims of sexual assault. Responsibilities include triaging patients, assessing needs, prioritizing care, stabilizing and resuscitating multi-trauma victims as part of the emergency response team, and preparing for disaster situations. The role also involves enhancing patient/family quality of life, collaborating with other healthcare providers, demonstrating leadership, maintaining clinical competence, and participating in hospital committees and research projects. The Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department is a Level 1 Trauma Centre that sees over 93,000 patients annually. It offers 24/7 care for trauma, interventional cardiology, stroke, and other specialty areas. With over 70 patient care spaces divided into acute care, trauma, mental health, and lower-acuity zones, it provides a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Staff work alongside expert multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to high-acuity cases and benefiting from strong leadership, ongoing education, and growth opportunities.
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
- 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
- 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
Senior
