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Vancouver Coastal Health serves more than 1.25 million people living along a stunning stretch of British Columbia, Canada's west coast—from the large cities of Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver to the mountain corridor areas Whistler and the connected Sea-to-Sky communities, and up to the rural and remote communities along the B.C. coastline. 

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Licensing and immigration processes to support your health-care move

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    Work permit

    To start work in British Columbia, Canada, as a non-Canadian citizen or non-Canadian permanent resident, you need a valid work permit. If you are still awaiting outcomes for your work permit or registration process, we encourage you to still apply for jobs with Vancouver Coastal Health. Please make a note in your resume about your work eligibility.

    Learn how to apply for a work permit to work in B.C. using the Government of Canada website. For helpful resources on B.C., visit Welcome BC.

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    License and registration

    To practice as a health-care professional in B.C., you must be registered with the appropriate regulatory body at the time of start date. You can get to work quickly with provisional licensing, tailored recruitment supports, streamlined immigration processes, and transitional education programs. 

    If you’re looking to join us as a trained nurse, nurse practitioner or physician, details on licensing are included below. You can also find out more at Physician Jobs BC, Nursing Jobs BC, or Allied Health Jobs BC.  to learn more or contact our team with questions specific to applying at Vancouver Coastal Health. 

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    Relocation assistance and financial assistance

    British Columbia has several incentives in place to support your transition into the province and your new workplace or community. New employees may be eligible for financial relocation assistance for select regular-status, hard-to-fill positions. 

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Why work at VCH?

At VCH, we are one collective health-care team. You’ll come for the job because yours is a rewarding profession. You’ll stay for the team because of the support and the focus on exceptional patient care.

We firmly believe that you must take care of yourself so that you can take great care of others. We encourage our team to take advantage of many benefits, such as:

  • World-class team

    At VCH, everyone plays a role in providing exceptional health care, collaborating to solve challenges, supporting each other and celebrating successes. Together, we are strongest.

  • Comprehensive benefits

    We believe that you must take care of yourself so that you can take great care of others. Most packages include health and medical coverage, paid vacation, comprehensive leave options, and access to diverse support programs. We also offer healthy transportation options like cycling or carpooling as well as transit and ride-share subsidies, and more.

  • Grow your career

    We value continuous learning and offer employer-supported training, mentorship, coaching and leadership development opportunities. 

    We are proud to support some of VCH’s most important work—ensuring staff and health-care professionals have the right skills and abilities to deliver exceptional services at the forefront of health care. Learn more about education and development.

    We also believe in equal opportunities for all staff members to grow and succeed. Through internal mobility, employee development programs, and personalized career planning, we empower you to grow your career pathway

  • Competitive salaries

    Our competitive pay rates reflect the demanding nature of our professions and the dedication and expertise of our team. Our health-care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada and enjoy flexibility, strong premiums and allowances.

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International nurses

Vancouver Coastal Health, located in British Columbia, Canada, welcomes applications and inquiries from nurses living outside of Canada. 

Your journey to working as a nurse in British Columbia, Canada, is easier than ever thanks to recent improvements from the Government of B.C. 

To practice as a nurse in British Columbia, Canada, you will need registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Nurses who completed their nursing education in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States may be able to obtain registration more quickly.

Navigation and financial support such as bursaries may be available. Visit  Nursing Jobs BC,  to learn more or contact our team with questions specific to applying at Vancouver Coastal Health. 

Current nursing careers

Nadeem Rahemtulla, Nurse Practitioner

International Nurse Practitioners

Vancouver Coastal Health, located in British Columbia, Canada, welcomes applications and inquiries from nurse practitioners trained outside of Canada. VCH supports internationally trained nurse practitioners through mentorship, leadership engagement and a workplace culture rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To practice with Vancouver Coastal Health, registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required. 

Navigation support and relocation reimbursements are available. Reimbursement for expenses related to relocation of up to $23,500 may be available. 

Current nurse practitioner careers

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International Physicians

Vancouver Coastal Health, located in British Columbia, Canada, welcomes applications and questions from physicians trained outside of Canada. As a VCH physician, you will be supported by multidisciplinary teams and a culture that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. 

To practice in VCH facilities, you will need registration with B.C.'s medical regulatory authority, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC). Physicians trained in the USA may be able to receive full registration more quickly. 

The BC Physician Integration Program provides International Medical Graduates with provisional registration with a comprehensive orientation and introduction to the provincial health-care system.

Navigation and relocation reimbursements are available. Reimbursement for expenses related to relocation of up to $23,500 may be available.

Current physician careers

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