Job Description

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.

Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and code of ethics, and the vision and values of the organization. This position provides baromedical nursing care within a compressed air environment to ambulatory clients of the Elective Program and possibly critically ill clients in the Emergency Program, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs clinical dives in a hyperbaric chamber as the diving nurse or functions as the backup nurse by providing assistance as required to the diving nurse. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates in client and family teaching programs; prepares and orientates clients to the chamber and hyperbaric oxygen treatment; participates 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 critical care nursing program or two years' recent, related critical care experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.Knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.Broad knowledge of nursing care issues commonly encountered in a critical care environment.Knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of drugs used in critical care environment.Demonstrated ability in nursing practice to assess and manage critical and life-threatening situations.Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.Demonstrated ability in the initiation and management of IV therapy.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniquesDemonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff.Demonstrated ability to teach clients and their families based on identified needs.Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care.Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing accurately, concisely, and clearly.Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized client care information system.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 applicant(s) must obtain medical clearance by WorkSafeBC for Compressed Air/Diving as arranged by the Hospital through the Employee Health Unit and successfully complete an in-house pressure tolerance test.

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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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.