Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse) - Hyperbaric Unit at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

55.91

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Baromedical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, IV Therapy, CPR Techniques, Patient Assessment, Emergency Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Client Education, Clinical Leadership, Workload Prioritization, Computerized Client Care Information Systems

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. Salary Details 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) in the Hyperbaric Unit Team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join our team! Practices 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, and the vision and values of the organization. This position provides baromedical nursing care within a compressed air environment to ambulatory clients of the Elective Program and possibly critically ill clients in the Emergency Program, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs clinical dives in a hyperbaric chamber as the diving nurse or functions as the backup nurse by providing assistance as required to the diving nurse. 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 in client and family teaching programs; prepares and orientates clients to the chamber and hyperbaric oxygen treatment; 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, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care. Knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice. Broad knowledge of nursing care issues commonly encountered in a critical care environment. Knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of drugs used in critical care environment. 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 in the initiation and management of IV therapy. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client 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 teach clients and their families based on identified needs. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care. Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing accurately, concisely, and clearly. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized client 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.Successful applicant(s) must obtain medical clearance by WorkSafeBC for Compressed Air/Diving as arranged by the Hospital through the Employee Health Unit and successfully complete an in-house pressure tolerance test.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 plan Grow your career with 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 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.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Responsibilities

Provide baromedical nursing care to ambulatory and critically ill clients within a compressed air environment. Perform clinical dives as a diving nurse and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life.