Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 118,851,000 - 170,715,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is recruiting for a Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC. This casual position involves direct patient care in a high-acuity unit and requires BC RN registration and recent CCU experience.

Applicants should have 2 years of critical care experience, be able to interpret arrhythmias, and possess or pursue ACLS. Echocardiography nurses may require extra training and expertise.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an asset for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or the community.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager or department head and supports unit/program goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Education

RN registration (BC College of Nurses and Midwives)

2+ years critical care experience (note)

ACLS certification (asset)

Job description

Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (219349)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

m/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Oct. 13 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience and or an accredited Critical Care course. Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam. Advanced Cardiac Life Support is an asset.

Echocardiography nurse positions also require:

• Training in transesophageal echocardiography, cardioversions and procedural sedation, plus two (2) years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required for Echocardiography nurse positions.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.