CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Care BC is committed to providing preventive and supportive health services that keep British Columbians healthy and in the comfort of their own homes and communities. Join our dedicated team and work with our incredible volunteers, donors and supporters to maintain the quality of our crucial programs. See below for current career opportunities. 

​Nurse (RN/RPN) - Family Respite Centre

Great team atmosphere, home-like setting providing services to clients and their families who are seeking respite care in the community.  Clients are short-stay in our 12 bed overnight unit or attending our Adult Day Program.  The Family Respite Centre is located in the Killarney area of Vancouver.  Easy commute – bus stops in front of the building or there is free neighbourhood street parking.

We are seeking Nurses who enjoy working with frail seniors and their families.  You work with a team of dedicated support staff who assist in nursing care and therapeutic recreation activities.

Casual positions available 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm or 11 pm to 7 am.  Positions covered by BCNU Master Collective Agreement.

Salary Range:  $ $41.42- $59.52 per hour 

Qualifications:

• Current, active registration with the BC provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.
• 5 - 7 years nursing experience in community, medical, geriatric psychiatry or gerontology to include experience working with the physically and mentally frail elderly and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and psychosocial skills with all cultures and groups.
• Demonstrated competency in English and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for flexibility, initiative and innovation.
• Personal commitment to continuing education, professional accountability for practice, maintenance of knowledge base and skills in the area of practice are necessary attributes in the position of team leader.

If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and credentials, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to:  [email protected]  Human Resources Team. We look forward to hearing from you!