Come work as a Registered Nurse at Sechelt Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Gender Surgery Program at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in the Gender Surgery Program you will:

• Provide nursing care for clients who have undergone gender affirming surgery by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as the first point of contact between TransCare BC and primary care providers and clinics, including clinics in the community.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative health assessment and post-operative care needs.
• Develop care plans, education resources, provides basic wound care and follow-up on post-operative healing, liaising with surgeons on any post-operative complications alongside patients, surgeons and social supports.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two years’ recent, related clinical experience in the provision of post-operative surgical care or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult physiology, differences between gender and sex, trans and gender diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to potential complications and care issues related to post-operation and preservation of sexual organs (e.g. wound care; bolster care; compression care; VAC dressing; catheter management; tissue expansion).
• Demonstrated knowledge of transgender health system in British Columbia and social and historical barriers to care in transgender health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to trans and gender diverse client and their support network.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, families/care givers, community partners, medical staff and members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrated ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operated related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Demonstrated 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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.