ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) in Victoria, BC seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity setting aligned with VIHA standards.

Must hold BC RN registration with a minimum of 2 years in Critical Care. ACLS and CRRT are assets; ability to manage complex priorities during rotating day/evening/night shifts is essential.

Competitive hourly wage in a supportive team, with potential for ongoing professional development within VIHA.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN registrant.
• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• ACLS and CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate and adheres to VIHA standards and BCNC Standards.
• Demonstrates effective communication, organization, and teamwork in a dynamic care environment.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

BC RN registration

Job description

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

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

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.63

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

45.0

Planned Start Date

Aug. 17 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 27 2027

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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 and CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) are assets.

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.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.