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 $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr. Come work as a Community Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Home Support team at Bella Coola General Hospital! Within the context of a primary health care with a population health approach, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses, the established vision and values of the organization, and the Canadian Community of Health Nursing Standards.

The Community Health

Nurse provides a full continuum of public health, prevention and health promotion services to enhance the optimal health, well-being and safety of clients by identifying and prioritizing wellness needs and developing and maintaining community partnerships to provide health promotion, advocacy, counseling, education, assessment, referral and intervention in a variety of community based settings in the rural remote setting. 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 bed, 5 long term care 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. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Training in public health nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed. Comprehensive knowledge and practice of public health nursing theory, within a primary health care and population health approach.

Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice. Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to childhood and adolescence. Working knowledge of immunization protocols.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system. Demonstrated ability to critically read and utilize current health research in evidence based practice. Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.

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 perks 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 At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. 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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. #

📌 Community Health Nurse (RN) - Bella Coola
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Bella Coola