Job Description

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Job Title:
Relational Security Officer


Work Site:
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH), Richmond Hospital (RH), Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)


Status:
Regular Full Time and Part Time opportunities available!


Start Date:
As soon as possible


Salary:
$25.67 per hour


Hours:
7.5 hour rotating shifts


Reference#:
178285-jim


Come work as a Relational Security Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!


Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Relational Security Officers to join the team at Lions Gate Hospital, Richmond Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. We have full-time and part-time opportunities available. Apply today!

As a Relational Security Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by:

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  Establishing a supportive presence at healthcare sites to emphasize, maintain, and ensure security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Providing a proactive approach to managing potential violence and aggression within the healthcare setting, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Working as part of a Relational Security Team that promotes a variety of trauma informed interventions, practices and safety & prevention services. This work is framed within VCH\xe2\x80\x99s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Current BC Security Guard License
• Occupational First Aid Level II Certification
• Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training
• One year\'s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Successful completion of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is an expectation of the role.

Knowledge & Abilities

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  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \'going first\' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.



***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.