Staff Spotlights
Real stories from our wonderful VCH staff who all play an essential role in delivering care to patients, clients, residents and families.
Connected by community: A Registered Nurse’s experience living, and working in Whistler, British Columbia
Meet Siobhan, an Emergency Nurse working in Whistler and Squamish in the Sea to Sky Corridor, and casually in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. “I love that I can work at different sites and departments,” she says. “I get to be part of several…
Professional development and mentorship for Respiratory Therapists
Hear from Jesse and Joel about their RT role at VCH and what they love most about their profession.
Championing excellence in anesthesiology
Driven by his passion for medicine and surgery, Dr. Victor Tran pursued a career in anesthesiology and now serves as an anesthesiologist at Vancouver General Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Hospital, as well as the Co-Medical…
Teamwork and care in the Emergency Department: A Registered Nurse’s journey
Meet Amandeep, a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Richmond Hospital.
Support, continued learning and teamwork in Med/Surg
Meet Veronica Ford, a Medical-Surgical Nurse (Med/Surg) working in the Acute Spinal Unit at Vancouver General Hospital. As a new graduate nurse, Veronica integrates her classroom knowledge within her practice, ensuring she provides quality patient-…
Continuous learning and teamwork in the operating room
The Regional Perioperative Education Program (RPEP) provides employed-paid education and training for registered nurses starting their careers in the operating room.
Living and practising in beautiful Bella Coola
Meet Dr. Julia Low Ah Kee, a Rural General Practitioner living and practising on the central coast since 2008. “I fell in love with the rural life in my first rural rotation to Bella Coola.”
Making a meaningful impact through patient care with CT imaging
Meet Shannon Sloan, CT (computed tomography) Supervisor with the Medical Imaging department. She oversees the team of CT technologists at Vancouver General Hospital.
Empowering clients to regain their independence
Meet Adam Nishi, an Occupational Therapist working in the Personalized Support and Stabilization Team Plus (PSS+).
Empowering the Next Generation: VCH Respiratory Therapists Leading with Passion and Expertise
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our Respiratory Therapy educators and clinical resource therapists provide exceptional support and education to the growth and development of Respiratory Therapists (RTs).
Connected by learning: a Medical Director’s experience
Sheila Turris, Medical Director for North Vancouver Urgent & Primary Care, shares what it’s like working at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and her experience with the Medical Leadership Fundamentals program.
A nurse practitioner’s continued career growth
Meet Kevin Chen, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the General Surgery ACS service at Vancouver General Hospital.