Registered Nurse (RN) - High Acuity - Short Stay Unit Job ID 2025-141688 City Vancouver Work Location UBC Hospital Department Short Stay Unit Home Worksite 02 - UBC Hospital Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Other Relief Job Status Regular Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L3 Min Hourly CAD $41.42/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $55.91/Hr. Shift Times 0730-1930 / 1930-0730 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Short Stay Unit at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

Join our caring community at UBC Hospital, located on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. Surrounded by lush forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, UBCH is located in a growing community. It is within walking distance to many beaches and Pacific Spirit Park which offers a network of trails contained in more than 750 hectares of forest. With its ideal location on the west side of the city, the population on this vibrant campus is growing exponentially. As its own mini-city within itself, UBC has its fair share of local restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, recreation sites, new real estate developments, three new schools (elementary and high school) being built and even its own Fire and RCMP departments. Many people and families call this unique location home.

 

Thinking about the commute to UBC? We have got your back when it comes to getting to work hassle-free. For permanent part-time and full-time staff, VCH offers a transit subsidy to ensure accessibility and convenience of our staff. A shuttle between Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital is also available to staff at select times throughout the day. 

 

As a Registered Nurse in High Acuity at UBC Hospital you will:

Provide nursing care to acutely ill patients with complex, acute and often co-existing chronic illnesses both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers.Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.Maintain and advance clinical competence.Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in High Acuity Nursing or two years’ recent, related experience in a high acuity setting or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards of practice for registered nurses.Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem-solve and set priorities.Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the designated clinical area.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the designated clinical area.Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
 

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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 in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.