Provide nursing care to high-risk critically ill patients and those in post-anaesthetic recovery using life-support equipment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for clients and their families while maintaining clinical competence.
Requirements summary
Requires current registration as a Registered Nurse with the BCCNM and completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two years of related experience. Must possess thorough knowledge of critical care pharmacology, physiological aspects of complex illnesses, and emergency management.
professional certificatePatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentCare PlanningEmergency ResponseCPR TechniquesInterdisciplinary CollaborationComputer LiteracyClinical LeadershipCritical Care NursingPharmacology KnowledgeLife Support EquipmentPost-Anaesthetic Recovery
Job description
minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit.
In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.
Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.
Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses, Code of Ethics and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Coastal Health, provides nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery, both by working independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care 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.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two years' recent, related critical care experience.Knowledge & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.Broad knowledge BCCNM standards for nursing practice.Thorough knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of anaesthetic and other drugs used in critical care environment.Thorough knowledge of nursing problems commonly encountered in a critical care environment.Thorough knowledge of the physiological and behavioural aspects of complex critical illnesses.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated ability in nursing practice to assess and manage critical and life-threatening situations.Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff.Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing accurately, concisely, and clearly.Demonstrated ability to teach clients and their families.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniquesSkill in techniques appropriate to a critical care environment.Skill in the use of critical care monitoring and support equipment.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.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.
Details 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date.
Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
