General Duty Registered Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a General Duty Registered Nurse to provide nursing care under the supervision of the Head Nurse or physician. The role spans patients of all ages with varying needs, from minimal assistance to total personal care.

Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required, along with the ability to adapt skills to home and community settings and to maintain high standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Ability to perform required duties and maintain acceptable standards of practice.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply acute and community nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of the Head Nurse and/or physician for patients of all ages.
• Help patients return to optimum health using skills from training.
• Adapt clinical and professional skills to home and community settings.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Community nursing

Valid driver's license

Clinical judgement

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

General Duty Registered Nurse - (232544)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1945/1930-0745

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.75

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

53.21

Planned Start Date

Jul. 26 2026

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.

To provide nursing care under the direction of the Head Nurse and or physician to selected patient of all ages whose needs will vary from minimal assistant to total personal care. Skills acquired through a recognized training programs will be utilized to help the patient return to optimum health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Must possess the skill and demonstrated ability to perform the required duties and maintain acceptable standards of practice.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill in acute care nursing and community nursing.
• Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Considerable judgement in professional nursing care.