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.

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Training Opportunity

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this specialty training opportunity. Eligibility for the post‑basic training education is prioritized to applicants with approximately two years’ recent acute medical/surgical experience upon perinatal program full‑time start date. Preferences will be given to applicants with high‑acuity training.

BCIT Perinatal Nursing Specialty Program Online Theory (if required): September 8 – November 27, 2026 Full‑time training at BCIT & practicum locations: January 4 – March 26, 2027 *Course dates will be modified based on previous courses completed. VCH only funds for required courses. Travel to lower mainland required during practicums (exact dates TBD).

Travel expenses reimbursed according to VCH policy. 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.

Job Summary Come work as a Registered Nurse at Sechelt Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal

Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Labour & Delivery unit at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in Labour & Delivery you will:

- Provide advanced perinatal nursing care to expectant clients by conducting a comprehensive nursing assessment of the client and fetus and by providing nursing care to other assigned medical/surgical patients both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.




- Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice.
- Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
- Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

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 current hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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.

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 are available to employees and their immediate families - Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

📌 Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics/Medical/Surgical - Spring 2027 Perinatal Training Opportunity (Sechelt)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Sechelt