Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative to enhance nursing practice and quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Our values are We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results.

Salary range: CAD $41.42/hr – CAD $55.91/hr.

Eligibility and program details: Eligibility for the post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with approximately one year’s recent acute medical/surgical experience. BCIT Emergency Nursing Specialty Program includes online prerequisites (Jul–Nov 2026, dates to be confirmed), full-time training at BCIT and practicum locations (Jan–Apr 2027, dates to be confirmed). Travel to t...