Celebrating 45 years
RNFBC is pleased to welcome Vera Caine and Cindy Elliott to the RNFBC Board. Both bring extensive experience, a deep dedication to the nursing profession, and a strong commitment to advancing healthcare in British Columbia and beyond. Vera Caine is a Professor at the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. She has been extensively engaged with …
Active members of the Registered Nurses Foundation of BC are invited to the 2026 RNFBC Annual General Meeting to be held on June 11, 2026 from 5 – 6 pm via Zoom. A calendar invitation has been sent to all active members. You are invited to hear the exciting updates and advances we have made over …
Thank you to everyone who attended the RNFBC Luncheon at the Arbutus Club on April 17th, 2026. It was a truly wonderful event and a meaningful opportunity to come together in support of nursing and healthcare excellence. We are grateful for everyone who helped celebrate the important work the RNFBC does in supporting nursing students …
After many successful years of management by the current management services company, the incumbent is retiring. RNFBC is therefore seeking proposals from qualified Canadian organizations located within BC to provide a comprehensive suite of administrative, operational, and strategic support services. The successful vendor will support the RNFBC mandate by delivering high‑quality services. Interested parties should …
2025 Bursary Impact Recap In 2025, the Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) proudly invested $1,021,000 in bursary support, helping nurses across the province pursue education, training, and professional growth. Through this investment, 676 bursaries were awarded to nurses at different stages of their careers. In 2025, RNFBC increased the standard bursary value from …
On this Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the courage and compassion of Canadian nurses who served in wartime, and to those, like Joan Doree (1919–2016). Joan devoted her life to caring for others, from the hospital wards of wartime England to the classrooms and communities of British Columbia. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, she …
Dear Applicants, We’re pleased to let you know that RNFBC has completed the first round of bursary selections. Notification emails will be sent to selected applicants over the next three weeks. If you are selected, you will have 10 days to confirm your acceptance and submit the required information. One reminder email will be sent …
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. It is also a day to reflect on actions we can take – individually and collectively – to advance reconciliation and create a more …
As we head into September and the back-to-school season, hundreds of nursing students and nurses across British Columbia are stepping forward to advance their education, strengthen their skills, and prepare to meet the evolving health care needs of our communities. But their path isn’t always easy. The costs of tuition, rent, groceries, and transportation can …
We are honoured to welcome two exceptional leaders to the RNFBC Board of Directors: Agnes T. (Aggie) Black and Dr. Catharine Schiller. Both bring extensive experience, a deep dedication to the nursing profession, and a strong commitment to advancing healthcare in British Columbia and beyond. Agnes T. Black, RN, MPH, has recently retired from her …