Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancouver Coastal Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41.42 - 55.91 CAD Hourly
CAD
41.42
55.91
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency
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 a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency unit at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
About the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department
Our ED sees over 93,000 patients a year and is a Level 1 Trauma Centre with 24/7 access for patients requiring care for trauma, interventional cardiology, stroke, and other specialty areas of care. With 70+ patient care spaces, the ED is divided into acute care, trauma, mental health, and lower-acuity zones - offering a dynamic, fast-paced environment for clinicians to grow and make an impact every shift.
VGH ED is one of BC’s busiest and most dynamic emergency departments. We care for a diverse urban population and critically ill patients from across the province.
Staff work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment alongside expert multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to trauma, cardiac, stroke, and critical care cases. With strong leadership, ongoing education, and opportunities for growth, VGH ED is a place to make a real difference every shift.
As a Registered Nurse in Emergency you will:
Provide emergency nursing to patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment and to unique patient populations such as victims of sexual assault.Assess patient needs and prioritizes care requirements often with limited information.Stabilize and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, prepares for and responds to disaster situations.Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.Consult, confer, and collaborate with other healthcare givers.Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.Maintain and advances clinical competence.Participate 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 advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centered model of care.Broad knowledge of BCCNM's standards for nursing practice.Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated patient group.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to patient/family priorities.Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills.Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach patients and their families based on their priorities.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Skill in techniques appropriate to emergency care nursing.Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.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.
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