Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is hiring a Casual Nursing Assistant at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will support patient comfort and assist with basic care tasks. Requirements include Grade 10 and graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant/Health Aide program, and registration with the BC Care Aide.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in this facility. Planned start date is Oct 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant/Health Aide program.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and nursing procedures under RN guidance.
• Meet comfort, hygiene and therapeutic needs of patients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Physical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 10

Nursing Assistant/Health Aide program

Job description

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

RJH

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Oct. 22 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

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

Yes

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.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager or designate and under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, conducts personal care and nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene and therapeutic needs of the patient/resident according to established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program such as a Health Aide program or equivalent. Registered with the BC Care Aide

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of position.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.