Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades

“Throughout each placement in the Dietetics Practicum Program, my preceptor supported my learning and growth and gave me the tools I needed to start practicing independently.”

“I feel blessed to work with the clinical nurse educators and patient care coordinators within my units who keep an open line of communication [with me] and trust that I’m here to help them with their teams.”

“I am never worried about the day ahead because I know my team will always have my back.”

“Clinically, we’re empowered to work at the top of our scope. Professional growth and evidence-based practice are priorities, mentorship is ongoing, advanced competencies are supported and learning is tailored to each clinician’s strengths and style.”

“I feel honoured to be in a position where I learn just as much from the nurses I support as they learn from me.”

“My colleagues didn’t just help me adjust to a new workplace; they welcomed me into a community. They supported me through challenges, celebrated my successes and treated me with respect and appreciation for the work I was doing.”

“I chose Fraser Health because of its strong reputation, diverse patient population and its commitment to quality care and staff development.”

“I love my work because I can listen to people’s stories, care for them and be present in some of the hardest moments of their lives. Being a nurse has always felt like a calling.”

Antimicrobial stewardship is all about teamwork, so I am happy to be able to collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team.

I love being able to teach and mentor. My goal [for new graduates] is to bridge the gap between nursing school and becoming a practicing RN while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.

“I’m looking forward to transitioning into the new facilities, learning new things and making positive changes and improvements to our operations.”

“Working with people from different parts of the world with different cultural backgrounds has been very enriching. I’ve learned so much and receiving gratitude in different languages has been beautiful. At the end the day, this part of the work is what fills my heart.”

Jay love’s the dynamic nature of her job—no two days are the same. There are lots of opportunities for continuous learning, and she appreciates how close-knit and supportive her team is!

“Burnaby Hospital has given me the opportunity to grow, lead and be part of a team that truly cares — and I’m excited about what’s ahead.”

“I’m very happy to have relocated to Canada from the United States and hope to become a permanent resident!”

“Our team of passionate nurses bring the head, hands, and heart needed to deliver timely, highly specialized cardiac services to many in the Fraser Health region.”