Employed Student Nurse (ESN) - Bella Coola at Vancouver Coastal Health

Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

32.13

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Nursing Care, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Workload Organization, Priority Setting, Patient Care, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 under the direction of a Manager or designate, provides direct nursing care to both stable and unstable patients/residents/clients commensurate with the level of education and training. Operates in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, the established vision and values of the organization and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards for Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics. Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply for this ESN/ESPN opportunity. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Successful completion of 2nd Year RPN or BScN program or equivalent* and continued enrollment in a recognized nursing education program. Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an Employed Student Registrant. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support. * Equivalency to be determined with nursing education program in which student is registered.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.Ability to think critically and problem solve.Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/residents/clients, and families. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to stable and unstable patients within a client and family centred care model. Operate in accordance with BCCNM standards, competency guidelines, and organizational values.