Use surgical assessment and planning skills as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health in Pre-Admission at Vancouver General Hospital. Support patients and families through surgical preparation.
This Registered Nurse position serves patients receiving secondary, tertiary, and quaternary surgery across multiple surgical services. In a fast-paced outpatient setting, you will develop pre-operative and post-operative nursing plans, identify risks, and help coordinate care with Anaesthesiologists and interdisciplinary providers. Patient and family education is central to reducing anxiety and strengthening preparation for surgery.
Key Responsibilities: Plan nursing care for surgical patients before and after procedures
Identify patient risks and establish accurate clinical baselines




Initiate referrals with interdisciplinary team members
Prepare patients and families through transparent care education
Resolve patient and family care issues collaboratively
Requirements: Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM
Two years of recent related experience in acute care
Demonstrated pre-operative and post-operative care practice
Critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to teach patients and families effectively
Bring surgical nursing assessment, patient teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration to pre-admission care in Vancouver.

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📌 Surgical Care Registered Nurse Pre-Admission (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia