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Caring for each other so we can care for others
Our dedication to caring for each other while delivering high-quality care to the people we serve is why VCH has been named as one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2025.
Jamie Cramb feels right at home at Vancouver Coastal Health, even when the job is fast-paced and demanding.
“Each year for my birthday, my work family fills our break room with pies and cookies because they know I don’t like cake. Our team is so close that, when I’m called by my real name and not one of the many nicknames I’ve been given by my colleagues, I assume something needs urgent attention,” says Jamie, a registered nurse in the operating room at Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital.
“This camaraderie exists throughout the hospital. I have worked in four different areas and have never felt like I couldn’t ask questions or ask for help.”
Jo-Ann Tait, Vice-President of Richmond Community Services, has also seen how this sense of teamwork and collaboration benefits staff, medical staff and patients. In addition to everyday patient care, Jo-Ann has been part of multiple emergency operations teams established to provide support in extraordinary circumstances.
“What I witness is our values in action, with teams and leaders working together to not only care for the people we are about to serve, but caring for each other,” Jo-Ann says. “Having been part of multiple health-care-related emergencies, the experience with Vancouver Coastal Health has stood out for me because of the layers of support that surround the staff and medical staff to ensure they are well taken care of during a crisis.”
Jo-Ann says this support is apparent not just during critical situations. “Since we serve such diverse communities, we are always working to make VCH a culturally safe and inclusive environment for staff, medical staff, patients, clients and residents,” she says.
“This year, we added Healthy People to our strategic priorities, which is focused on supporting optimal health and well-being by addressing the social determinants of health. We firmly believe that you must take care of yourself so that you can take great care of others.”
Our dedication to caring for each other while delivering high-quality care to the people we serve is why Vancouver Coastal Health has been named by Mediacorp Canada as one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2025.
Learn more about why VCH has been selected as a top employer in B.C.