Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role supports critical care teams, performing complex nursing tasks according to unit standards and BCCNM guidelines.

Applicants should have RN registration in good standing, 2 years CC experience, and ECG interpretation skills. ACLS is preferred; echocardiography positions may require additional training.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Two years of recent Critical Care nursing experience and/or an accredited Critical Care course.
• ACLS is an asset; echocardiography positions require additional training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital or community settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and families to ensure high-quality care.
• Support arrhythmia interpretation and participate in critical care procedures as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

RNA registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years recent Critical Care experience

Job description

Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (237433)

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:15, 07:15-15:15, 19:00-07:15

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.7

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

50.0

Planned Start Date

Oct. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.