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Great place to work
Staff Nurse (Former Employee) - Vancouver general Hospital - 26 December 2020
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The most useful review selected by IndeedI loved working for VCH and wanted to stay for ever but denied permanent residency which was very sad, was really ambitious and the company was just right, it was one of the best employments in my career. I miss that environment, very friendly people.
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8 June 2021Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Kind regards.
Used to be a great place to work before management changed for the worst
Clerk - Film Library (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 14 March 2018
I used to love my job, then favoritism was brought in and everyone kept hiring people they know and would give other people opportunities. Ruined the work environment. It seems like everyone is related to everyone or were friends before VCH on every floor and unit. plus, after a while, there is no more room to grow.
The benefits aren't even that great. My husband works in a bank and his benefits are better (95% coverage) and costs less.
Pros
lots of places to work
Cons
management, low pay raise, bad benefits plan, hostile work environments.
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Large organization with a small office feel
Employee Engagement (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 14 March 2018
I really enjoy working and collaborating with my co-workers on a daily basis. Although VCH is a large organization, our office still maintains a small community feel, which makes coming to more enjoyable! VCH promotes a great work-life balance and provides awesome benefits :)
Pros
Work-life balance, benefits, co-workers
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Great work environment and co-workers
Employee Engagement (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 14 March 2018
Fantastic place to work. Lots of work available for staff. Only problem is that the organization is quite hierarchical, which creates a lengthy approval process.
Pros
Benefits, co-workers, culture
Cons
Approval process, slow to make decisions
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Great Starter Place
Executive Assistant (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 23 February 2018
I enjoyed the health background; you had a lot to learn and a lot of challenges to understand. Very busy but also very rewarding and challenging. Lots of variety.
Pros
Good Organization, flexible hours
Cons
Medical System can be difficult at times.
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Great learning environment
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 17 February 2018
I have enjoyed my time working for this company in the last 10 years. Working environment is comfortable and employees do their work effectively. I've learned to be vocal about my needs and wants.
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Great staff
Registered Nurse (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 5 September 2017
Nice place to work with great nurses. Good stepping stone for further career development. Happy with where it has lead me, but excited to see what's next in my career
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live work place and guided suppport
Research Assistant (Volunteer) (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 4 July 2017
excellent company with efficient management skills. great place to learn and enhance life and work skills. work ambiance is good along with the good work culture.
Pros
free snacks and teas
Cons
favourism
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Not good for someone who wants job security.
Registered Nurse (Former Employee) - Vancouver - 21 June 2017
Don't become their employee if you have a disability or get sick often because they will find any way to fire you. They will persecute you and interrogate you on your illness. Then they will fire you instead of supporting you to go on disability. Work for someone else!!!
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A great place to work if you're in the right atmosphere
Mental Health and Addictions Worker (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 13 June 2017
I enjoy working where I do. I like that I have long-term job security, but my salary is not adequate enough to live comfortably in the Lower Mainland.
Pros
Job security
Cons
Not enough pay
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challenging management
Practice Support Lead (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 12 June 2017
experience with the practice support program is perhaps not indicative of VCH as a whole.
many challenges with management in this particular office, which is ultimately why i left VCH
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Poor
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Richmond, BC - 26 April 2017
I came back from maternity leave to find out that i am getting laid off just because my job description was "changing". its a revolving door new managers come fire old assistants and find new ones.
Pros
benefits
Cons
micro management, lack of communication, lack of support for women and their children.
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First step towards something better
Management Student (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 26 February 2017
This is the proverbial foot in the door. Although you may not be assured another position next summer if you go above and beyond what is expected of you then you can be sure you will be remembered and they will make an effort to find something for you to do.
Pros
great pay
Cons
only for the summer usually
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Great People
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER II (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 21 February 2017
I work with amazing people, including a clinical supervisor who encourages professional development, a work-life balance, and autonomy.
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Allowed to be autonomous in work
Wound Ostomy Clinical Educator Pixalere Program (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 28 July 2016
As a Clinical Educator I was able to work within a multdisciplinary team while still be able to carry out my work independantly.
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fun working
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 19 July 2016
worked at 2 hospitals as an admin assistant.
hard to get a full time position
co-workers were great at 2 locations I worked
Pros
good working hours
Cons
hard to get full time positions
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Very good place to work
Patient Care Aide (Acute) (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 24 March 2016
It's a busy place and I enjoy working there. It can be trying but that is part of life's experiences especially in a hospital and working in the float pool where I go everywhere, I see a lot of different situations. It has been good for the most part
Pros
Job Security
Cons
Very long hours or work week
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Professionalism
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 18 March 2016
All employees including management work together respectfully to maintain a highly professional workplace for both staff and patients.
My Co-workers are very approachable and are eager to offer their experience and knowledge.
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Both good and bad
Management (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 10 December 2015
Worked with some fantastic people. Great place to work when you have the right leadership. Satisfying to know you are making a difference to patients. Not a great work environment if leadership not supportive or not in touch with what is happening in day-to-day service delivery. It is very hard to see staff who feel unsupported or uncertain about future.
Pros
Some people fantastic to work with. Good benefits package.
Cons
Work environment is not always good.
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Good place to work, great colleagues, never boring
Sr. Administrative Secretary (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 4 December 2015
The health care industry is always changing and growing and at times can be challenging. My co-workers are great, and caring about the people that they look after.
Like any large organization there are pros and cons.
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Advancement
Project Coordinator (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 13 May 2014
Excellent place to work with room for advancement and exposure to many different areas/departments.
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