Student Nurse; ESN

Job Summary

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: CAD $32.13/Hr.

- CAD $32.13/Hr.

Come work as an Employed Student Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Employed Student Nurse to join the team in Sechelt, BC.

The Employed Student Nurse (ESN) program provides a nursing employment prospect to work in a clinical setting of up to 400 hours of hands‑on experience with pay. As an ESN you provide direct nursing care to both stable and unstable patients/residents/clients appropriate to the level of education and training you have received to date in your nursing program. ESN educators and unit staff support your transition from student to new graduate nurse.

Sechelt, BC. Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40‑minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25‑minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The community offers natural beauty, outdoor activities, parks, eateries, shops, galleries, and a golf course.

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46‑bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia, serving over 30,000 residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. It provides a full range of services, including Emergency care, Renal program‑community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low‑risk pregnancies, and imaging services.

• General Surgery
• Labour - Delivery
• MH Inpatient
• Emergency
• Long Term Care

• Successfully completed 2nd Year of a BScN program (or equivalent) prior to start as an ESN.
• Successfully completed at least one Adult Medical or Surgical rotation in the BScN program prior to start as an ESN.
• Continually enrolled in a recognized nursing education program in BC and in good standing.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) with BCCNM as an Employed Student Registrant (must be obtained before start).
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (Healthcare Provider CPR).
• Final preceptorship date of nursing program must be September 2026 or later.
• Nursing students may not hold ESN positions with more than one health authority concurrently.
• Equivalency will be determined with the nursing education program in which the student is registered.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Think critically and problem‑solve.
• Handle effectively 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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow 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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to 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, members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.