Hello,
I have been working for FH for a few years now, but an upcoming move will allow me to consider pursuing a position in another health authority. There are some postings I’m very interested in, but worried about losing my pension and it being a bad move.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated :)
Hi everyone,
I’m registered in Ontario on a temporary license and my VOR request is taking longer than expected. I’m curious how long it typically takes for a BC license to be processed. Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks
I just started a casual position with FHA, and was offered to start at pay level 2 on the grid. How is the starting pay level decided? I have a tonne of experience but was nervous to query it without knowledge on the process
Curious to know if LPNs with perioperative specialties (funded by their health authorities) who bridge and become RNs have to get re-certified? I know there is a return of service if you do any sort of specialty training. If you bridge and become an RN before your 18 months are up, what happens - do you owe your health authority money or will you owe them more time if they require to go through more training?? Just wondering if it is worth it to ask for specialty training as an LPN if you know you will become an RN soon...
Also for you current OR nurses, do you still get to scrub as RNs or do mainly LPNs take on this role?
Hi everyone,
I’m a new grad RN from Ontario and I’m planning to move to BC for my first nursing job.
I’d really like to hear from nurses who have actually worked in BC hospitals. Which hospitals would you recommend for a new grad, and are there any you would avoid?
The things I would like to know are:
I’m considering hospitals in Interior Health, Fraser Health, Vancouver, and Northern Health, but I’m open to anywhere in BC. For my first position, I’m mainly interested in starting on a medicine unit but I’m also quite interested in Emergency nursing.
Since I’m coming from Ontario and don’t know the hospitals in BC very well, hospital- or unit-specific experiences would be especially helpful. Thank you very much!
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Wondering if additional information are shared at other HAs around the scope of wave 2 teams and if those are confirmed now. they shared high level of “maybe” teams for wave 2.
Those in wave 1, how are you doing?
What are the nursing shifts at Fraser health hospitals? Do the full time nurses work 8s or 12s?
What are your thoughts of your position being in scope for transfer to BCSHS? Are you concerned about job security?
I’ve been working as an MOA at a specialty practice for 5 years. No certificate, just got hired from volunteering. But the pay isn’t what I would like and there’s no opportunity for growth.
I would like to move into a job at a hospital and I’ve applied to a ton of booking clerk roles since it seems pretty similar to what I do now. But I haven’t heard back at all. I’m wondering if I’ll have a better chance if I get my MOA certificate or maybe HUC certificate? Or is it all about who you know? My hope was to get in a hospital as a booking clerk and hopefully get the opportunity to move up to a secretary or coordinator role that pays better. But. I can’t seem to get my foot in the door. Any advice?
I’ve also been considering maybe going back to school for more technical roles like pharmacy tech, MLA ,or MLT if the hiring opportunities are better. But I see a lot different information online.
TYYYY!
Any cardiology technologists who can share their experience with schooling and job hunting?
I’m an MOA and I like working in healthcare but I want to do something more technical so I have been thinking of going back to school. Cardiology technologist was one of the options that interested me but some of the info I found online says the job market is limited as there are not many needed in a hospital. Can anyone give their first hand experience?
I’m also looking into Medical Lab technologist or Medical Radiography if anyone would be willing to share their experience with those professions.
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Hi everyone!
I’m a new grad RN currently working in a term-specific full-time position, but I’m thinking about relocating to Vancouver and finding a permanent full-time position there.
I’m wondering if anyone has experience applying to VCH after finishing their new grad program from other health authorities. My term ends around February/March, so I wouldn’t be available to start until then. I’m worried that applying now might be too early since I’m currently employed full-time.
How far in advance should I start applying for a full time RN position at Vancouver Coastal Health?
Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!❤️💕
The nurses are jaded, doctors don't care, patient ratios are fuked, and it appears this is the norm that everyone is expected to accept.
Any raves for your workplace? I need a new job lol
Has any employee who received a top-up allowance during maternity leave subsequently departed from PHSA prior to completing the stipulated six-month return-to-work period, which is a requirement to receive the top up allowance? If so, was the top-up allowance provided during mat leave subject to repayment? My return to work is approaching in a couple of months and I have a potential offer from another HA. Will I have to repay the top up? Has anyone experienced this?
Currently NBA level 4 with over 15 years of seniority. Being offered a permanent excluded job at Royal Columbian hospital. Never worked there before. Asked around and heard both good and bad things. Need to respond by Monday, would like to know more!
As someone new to healthcare, I recognize it's a very different environment I have come from. High workload, burnout, uncertainty, and many many more things which I won't list here.
I am looking for perspective - how do people keep going and not burnout? People who come here with a heart, what beliefs or perspectives do you implement for yourself to find meaning, stay regardless of burnout?
Also, what keeps you in healthcare despite the challenges (what perks do you see for yourself?)
Any ideas what’s happened to PHSA’s Brainhunter?! Seems kind of crazy there’s no estimate as to when things will be up and running. What’s the tea?!