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
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 in Sechelt, 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 SECHELT, BC
Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work,



you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL
Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program‑community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low‑risk pregnancies and imaging services.

Our current ESN opportunities include:

General Surgery

Labour - Delivery

MH Inpatient

Long Term Care

Qualifications
Education & Experience

To be considered you must:

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)

Please note:

To be considered for this ESN intake your nursing program final preceptorship date must be September 2026 or later (we cannot accept ESN students who will be in their final preceptorship concurrent to an ESN placement)

Nursing students should not hold ESN positions with more than one health authority concurrently

* Equivalency to be determined with nursing education program in which student is registered.

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

We offer the following 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

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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