Assess surgical patients before and after operations as a Registered Nurse in Pre-Admission at Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Apply critical thinking and patient education in an outpatient workplace.

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Registered Nurse to plan pre-operative and post-operative care for secondary, tertiary, and quaternary surgical patients. Working within a patient and family centred framework, you will assess complex risks, collaborate with Anaesthesiologists, and coordinate interdisciplinary referrals. The position supports preparation for surgery, discharge planning, and transitions to alternate sites or programs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess and plan pre-operative and post-operative surgical patient care
- Assess complex risks before the day of surgery




- Collaborate with Anaesthesiologists and interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and families to minimize surgical anxiety
- Participate in committees, teams, and approved research projects

Requirements:

- Current Registered Nurse registration with BCCNM
- Two years of recent related acute care experience
- Experience in tertiary and surgical care environments
- Experience across multiple surgical services
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Support complex surgical care through assessment, education, collaboration, and thoughtful transitions at Vancouver General Hospital.

📌 Pre-Admission Registered Nurse Vancouver General
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver