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. 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. The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. – CAD $63.47/Hr.

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Chemotherapy team at Qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC.

The Registered Nurse Medical Day

Care/Patient Educator has the primary responsibility for the coordination, provision and evaluation of nursing care within the identified criteria for the Medical Day Care Program. He/she will work closely with the Regional Oncologist, Physicians and Nurse Manager in the preparation, maintenance and implementation of nursing standards, protocols, procedures and policies for the Medical Day Care Program. Provides educational assistance to inpatients, ambulatory patients and staff with respect to oncology and intravenous nursing care.

Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).



One year recent related clinical experience in Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics.

One year experience in the care of oncology patients and chemotherapy. Demonstrated ability to participate in program development and implementation. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Possess advanced intravenous therapy skill – peripheral and central.

In the absence of qualified applicants VCH may provide training. 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. 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. 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 creative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families. Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

📌 Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Care (Powell River)
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