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.

The Registered Nurse Medical Day Care/Patient Educator has the primary responsibility for the coordination, provision and evaluation of nursing care within the identified criteria for the Medical Day Care Program. He/she will work closely with the Regional Oncologist, Physicians and Nurse Manager in the preparation, maintenance and implementation of nursing standards, protocols, procedures and policies for the Medical Day Care Program. Provides educational assistance to inpatients, ambulatory patients and staff with respect to oncology and intravenous nursing care. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One year recent related clinical experience in Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics. One year experience in the care of oncology patients and chemotherapy. One year recent clinical teaching experience. Current registration with BCCA.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Demonstrated ability to participate in program development and implementation.• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach patients and families.• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.• Demonstrated ability in teaching other professional staff.• Possess advanced intravenous therapy skill – peripheral and central.• Demonstrated effective skills in verbal and written communication.• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the positionThe 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.

Details

In the absence of qualified applicants VCH may provide training.

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.