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 $32.13/Hr. - CAD $32.13/Hr.

Job Summary
Come work as an Employed Student Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Employed Student Nurse to join the team at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC. Apply today to join our team!

Our Employed Student Nurse (ESN) program provides a nursing employment opportunity to work in a clinical setting of up to 400 hours of hands‑on experience with pay. As an ESN you provide direct nursing care to both stable and unstable patients/residents/clients appropriate to the level of education and training you have received to date in your nursing program. ESN educators and unit staff support your transition from student to new graduate nurse.

ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC:

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute beds, 5 residential beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services.



Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

Our current ESN opportunity:

Medical/Surgical

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Have successfully completed 2nd Year of your BScN program or equivalent, prior to your start as an ESN

Have successfully completed at least one Adult Medical or Surgical rotation in your BScN program, prior to your start as an ESN

Be continually enrolled in a recognized nursing education program in BC, and in good standing

Be registered (or eligible for registration) with BCCNM as an Employed Student Registrant (must be obtained before you start as an ESN)

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (Healthcare Provider CPR)

Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.

Ability to think critically and problem solve.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/residents/clients, and families.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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 cutting-edge 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, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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📌 Employed Student Nurse (ESN) - Bella Coola (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia