Multiple Openings - Registered Nurse - ICU, High Acuity

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Extended health benefits

4 weeks vacation and 13 statutory holidays

Educational scholarships

Premium employee discount program

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is hiring Critical Care Registered Nurses to join their Intensive Care Units in Victoria. The role involves providing specialized care in a dynamic team setting, with responsibilities including patient management in critical conditions. Candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience. This position offers an attractive salary range, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation with a passing score on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients in ICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in Code Blue emergencies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduation from approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration with BC College of Nurses

Job description

Multiple Openings - Registered Nurse - ICU, High Acuity - (227779)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0900-1900/1900-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Apr. 6 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)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

Are you a Critical Care Registered Nurse looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment? We\'re hiring Critical Care Nurses in our Intensive Care Units in Victoria, BC.

WHY ISLAND HEALTH

• Relocation Assistance - We\'ll support your move with up to $5,000. Available for eligible candidates.
• Competitive Wage - $41.42 - $59.52 with added shift differentials and additional pay for those working in ER and ICU ($2.00).
• Lifestyle - Enjoy easy access to British Columbia\'s finest beaches, mountains, hikes, and outdoor activities.
• Community - Among island communities there is a unique strength in the bonds we share, creating connections you will not often find in larger cities. Whether you are seeking the vibrant life of Victoria or the charm of a rural coastal town, here you will find your place.
• Benefits - Extended health (medical, dental), 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, accrued sick pay, pension plan, educational scholarships, and a premium employee discount program.

ABOUT ISLAND HEALTH

Victoria General Hospital [VGH]

The VGH ICU is a 16 bed critical care unit and designated Trauma Centre for Island Health, operating under a no-refusal policy. As the tertiary referral center for Neurosurgery and Trauma on Vancouver Island, VGH plays a critical role in managing complex and emergent cases.

The VGH ICU provides the full spectrum of intensive care services, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Patients receive care for injuries and illnesses such as multiple traumas, craniectomies, external ventricular drains, cerebrovascular accidents, and complex medical and post-operative surgical conditions.

The ICU collaborates closely with the tertiary pediatric critical care team within the building and supports maternal health patients requiring critical care. ICU staff lead the hospital’s Code Blue Team, responding to both adult and pediatric emergencies across the facility, and support a Critical Care Outreach Team.

The VGH ICU is an open layout unit where accessing help from colleagues is easy and encouraged. The interdisciplinary team includes Critical Care RNs, nursing unit assistants, health care aides, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, rehabilitation assistants, dieticians, pharmacists, and physicians. Dedicated intensivists manage admissions and provide 24/7 in-house support.

VGH ICU is well located near the growing Westshore communities. Accessing other areas of town is convenient from its location next to the highway and the regional multiuse trail for pedestrians and cyclists. Outdoor spaces around the building allow staff to enjoy a fresh air break.

Royal Jubilee Hospital [RJH]

Royal Jubilee Hospital Intensive Care Unit (RJH ICU) is a 13 bed tertiary critical care unit with active plans for future expansion. The ICU operates as a closed unit under a no-refusal policy and provides comprehensive critical care services.

Advanced therapies include Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO). The ICU team works closely with the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) to provide Code Blue emergency response throughout the hospital.

RJH ICU is a mixed medical-surgical unit that admits critically ill patients from Royal Jubilee Hospital and referral sites across Vancouver Island. The unit cares for a diverse medical population including patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, complex metabolic derangements, renal failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.

The ICU also provides care for complex surgical patients from specialties including vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedics, burns, and plastics. Critically ill post-operative patients following procedures such as abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, and complex vascular interventions are also cared for within the unit.

RJH ICU also functions as a Higher Level of Care (HLOC) referral centre for hospitals across Vancouver Island. Patients are transferred for services not available in community or rural ICUs and for access to specialty programs located at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The unit is part of the Provincial Burn Program and receives patients with major burns from across British Columbia.

Care is delivered by a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team including 24/7 in-house intensivist coverage, medical students and residents, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, care aides, unit clerks, clinical pharmacists, social workers, and allied health professionals.

Royal Jubilee Hospital is located in the urban heart of Victoria, just minutes from the downtown core. Many staff take advantage of the hospital\'s central location by commuting via walking, cycling, or public transit. The site is valued for both its accessibility and its broad range of specialty services.

At Island Health, our values shape our actions and guide our decision-making as we plan for the future. Our vision is "Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time".

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BC College of Nurses and Midwives).Additional Requirements for Critical Care:
• 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. (Successful completion of the exam is a requirement for hire.)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) are assets.

Skills And Abilities

If you would love to work with a progressive and cohesive team, we would love to hear from you! Apply Today!

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail].

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