Newly graduated Registered Nurses

Island Health; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking newly graduated Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses for various opportunities in urban and rural settings. This role involves patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams. We offer competitive salaries, shift premiums, and a supportive environment for new graduates.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits package

Dental and prescription coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Eligibility for provisional licensure or current registration with BCCNM.
• Basic Life Support, Level C required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, record, and report health status of patients.
• Collaborate with nursing team to develop care plans.
• Evaluate patient response to care and modify interventions.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment

Patient Care

Education

Post-basic education

Job description

Now hiring newly graduated Registered Nurses / Registered Psychiatric Nurses

Whether you’re a recent graduate or still in school, you can feel secure in knowing your future home is with Island Health. We have full-time, part-time, and temporary opportunities in large urban hospitals and rural / remote hospitals – plus everything in between!

In this role, some of your duties will include:

1. Assess, record, and report the health status of assigned patients/residents.
2. Collaborate with the nursing team, community care partners, and the patient/resident and family to develop and modify a patient/resident care plan.
3. Establish short- and long-term health status goals.
4. Evaluate patient/resident response to care by assessing the effect of nursing interventions and modifying them as appropriate.
5. Contribute to the ongoing development of the nursing department and/or nursing unit.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The hourly starting salary is $41.42, with additional shift premiums offered depending on eligibility. You are eligible for shift premiums if you own a regular line or during hours worked that include on-call, nights, evenings, and weekends. Some positions are eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus.

To join our team, you will have:

• Eligibility for provisional licensure or current and active registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education required for some clinical areas (or equivalent).
• Basic Life Support, Level C.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required for some clinical settings (e.g., Emergency Room).

Why Island Health?

Island Health offers an employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, Municipal Pension Plan, long-term disability, extensive extended health plan, and paid time off.

New graduate nurses will receive ongoing support and mentorship, and our Recruitment Services team will work with you to find the perfect opportunity.