Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.

Preference will be given to applicants with acute medical/surgical experience. 

BCIT Nephrology Nursing Specialty Program
Online Prerequisites: Jan. 6 - Feb. 23, 2025
Full-time training at BCIT & practicum locations: Feb. 24 - Apr. 11, 2025
*course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed. VCH only funds for required courses.

Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.

Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.

This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Renal-Haemodialysis at Vancouver General Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join the team in the Renal-Haemodialysis unit at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with VCH you will:

• Work closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities for the designated renal hemodialysis patient/client group.
• Provide care to clients and families based on stable and predictable states of health, perform activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services based on established care plans.
• Participate in care planning, function as a client advocate, and teach clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
• Recognize and respond to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team.
• Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers as needed.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

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 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

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 in 2024.

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.