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Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in Vancouver, with late internal applications accepted after the competition closes. The role delivers critical care to life‑support patients and post‑anesthetic recoveries, working independently with an interdisciplinary team, aligned to BCCNM standards and client-centered care. Requirements: current BC RN registration, emergency or critical care training or two years’ related experience, critical care knowledge, and demonstrated leadership and communication skills. To apply, tailor your resume to reflect recent critical care experience, CPR and equipment proficiency, and equity; submit via the Internal Career Portal by the deadline; shortlisted candidates will be emailed.
Notice
NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS:
Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.
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 and code of ethics, 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 nursing program in emergency care or critical care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.Broad knowledge of 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.
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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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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.
