Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/PAR/Day Care at Vancouver Coastal Health

Powell River, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

55.91

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, O.R. Instruments, Emergency Situations, Effective Working Relationships, Peri-Operative Care, Patient Admission, Discharge Procedures, Stress Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Operating Rooms/Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Day Care team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Registered Nurse - OR/PAR/Day Care you will: Provide nursing care to assigned patients commencing with the admission from Day Care through the peri-operative period to discharge from P.A.R. according to established standards and policies. ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for. Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Provincial and Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html and https://studentaidbc.ca/repay/repayment-help/bc-loan-forgiveness-program. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Midwives and Nurses (BCCNM). Successful completion of a recognized O.R. Nursing program or equivalent combination of education training and experience in a related nursing area. One year’s experience in OR/PAR/DC nursing. Skills and Abilities Ability to render nursing care in a professional manner, consistent with nursing and administrative practices, procedures and regulations. Ability to use, maintain, assemble and dismantle O.R. instruments and equipment. Ability to function in emergency or stressful situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff. Fitness to practice the duties of the position. Ability to function in Day Care, O.R. P.A.R. Ability to take assigned share of O.R. On Call. 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):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 nursing care to assigned patients from admission through the peri-operative period to discharge. Ensure care is delivered according to established standards and policies.