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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg - 4 North Acute Care for Elders/Subacute Medicine

Verified
Richmond, BC
CA$41 - CA$55/hour
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

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 for employees and their immediate families

About the role

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 in Acute Care for Elders (ACE) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Acute Care for Elders unit at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team! As an Registered Nurse in the Acute Care for Elders unit at Richmond Hospital, you will:

  • Provide nursing care to assigned patients/clients by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care for a designated acute care elder patient/client group.
  • Participate in discharge 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.
  • Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care providers.
  • Maintain and advance your own 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).

Skills & Abilities

  • Clinical expertise in Acute Care for Elders/Subacute Medicine, including geriatric and chronic disease populations.
  • Knowledge of pathophysiology, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions for common diagnoses (e.g., Stroke, COPD, CHF, Pneumonia, Leukemias, Renal Disease, Liver Disease, Pain Management, Wound Care, Delirium, Dementia, Substance Dependency, Failure to Thrive).
  • Ability to perform comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions for the designated patient group (e.g., respiratory failure, blood transfusion, cardiac events, pressure ulcers, delirium, dementia care, falls).
  • Proficiency with equipment and therapies such as high‑flow oxygen, VAC dressings, insulin management, TPN, wound care, chest tubes, ostomy care, medication reconciliation, and use of Omnicell & MAR systems.
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to manage acute/chronic pain, cognitive impairment, and complex IV/TPN therapies.
  • Demonstrated competence in infection control, isolation protocols, and autonomous RN scope of practice.

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 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 for 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 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. Seniority will not apply.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

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Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers

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