Vancouver Coastal Health
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.
The post-basic training education program requires full time attendance. Funding will consist of 100% of wages, tuition and books during the training program. One (1) year LPN experience preferred.
Regional Perioperative Education Program (RPEP) RPEP Orientation: May 16, 2025
Full Time Training: May 19 – Sept 19, 2025 *course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed, VCH only funds for required courses.
Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.
Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.
This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.
Training and post-training consolidation will be located at Richmond Hospital. The work site for these positions following training and post-training consolidation will be at Richmond Hospital.
Job Summary
Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Operating Rooms at Richmond Hospital! Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team in the Operating Rooms at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Licensed Practical Nurse with VCH you will:
Work closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services for the designated medical outpatient client group.
Participate in discharge and/or care 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.
Establishe, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Provide care to clients and families based on stable and predictable states of health by initiating and following established plans of care.
Recognize and respond to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team.
Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers as needed.
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 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
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 in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this specialty training opportunity.
The post-basic training education program requires full time attendance. Funding will consist of 100% of wages, tuition and books during the training program. One (1) year LPN experience preferred.
Regional Perioperative Education Program (RPEP) RPEP Orientation: May 16, 2025
Full Time Training: May 19 – Sept 19, 2025 *course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed, VCH only funds for required courses.
Applicants must successfully complete the post-basic training education prior to working in the Department.
Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status nurse in the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training.
This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area of nursing applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.
Training and post-training consolidation will be located at Richmond Hospital. The work site for these positions following training and post-training consolidation will be at Richmond Hospital.
Job Summary
Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Operating Rooms at Richmond Hospital! Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team in the Operating Rooms at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Licensed Practical Nurse with VCH you will:
Work closely with the Registered Nurse in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services for the designated medical outpatient client group.
Participate in discharge and/or care 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.
Establishe, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Provide care to clients and families based on stable and predictable states of health by initiating and following established plans of care.
Recognize and respond to unexpected client outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the team.
Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers as needed.
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 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
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 in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
