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 quick-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 clear 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.

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