Nurse Practitioner - CDH (Multiple Openings)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority dedicated to building a community of care in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. This role offers the chance to work in a new, fully electric hospital set to open in 2027, providing exceptional care in a vibrant, culturally rich community. With a strong focus on employee well-being, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance and student loan forgiveness. If you are passionate about nursing and looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits package

Dental coverage

Prescription coverage

Group life insurance

Long-term disability

Vacation and leave benefits

Municipal pension benefits

Relocation assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Requires registration as a practicing NP with BC College of Nurses.
• Must have two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a community-focused environment.
• Contribute to the development of a new state-of-the-art hospital.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses

OSCE Completion

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: Rotating

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $59.79 - $85.95

Paid FTE: 1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 75.00

Planned Start Date: Dec. 1 2024

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

Help us build a community of care in a community that cares.

Relocation assistance and student loan forgiveness for eligible positions.

Cowichan District Hospital is hiring – multiple opportunities are available at CDH today with our new state-of-the-art replacement hospital set to open its doors in 2027. The new CDH will be BC’s first fully electric hospital, built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. Join our incredible team in Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC. Apply today to connect with a friendly recruiter.

These positions would be a great fit for you if you love the outdoors, want to escape big city living, and are looking for a new, fulfilling career in a vibrant, culturally diverse community that cares.

Ask about our exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long term disability and extensive extended health plan, plus vacation, leave and pension benefits.

Requirements

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant.
• Successful completion of the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination).
• Two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Why Island Health

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC Top Employer (2024). Employees may be eligible for exceptional employer-paid benefit packages including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability and an extensive extended health plan, as well as generous vacation and leave, and municipal pension benefits.

As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we believe that our values guide our actions and relationships, shaping how we make decisions and plan for the future. At Island Health, C.A.R.E. guides everything we do:

• Courage: To do the right thing – to change, innovate and grow.
• Aspire: To the highest degree of quality and safety.
• Respect: To value each individual and bring trust to every relationship.
• Empathy: To give the kind of care we would want for our loved ones.

New World-Class Hospital

The vision for a new Cowichan District Hospital reflects the deep partnerships and respectful collaboration that makes the Cowichan Valley an exceptional place to live, work and learn. The hospital is being built on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes.

Construction for the hospital launched in 2023 and it is expected to open its doors in 2027. The facility will be three times larger with capacity for 204 beds. It will be B.C.'s first fully electric hospital, built to LEED Gold standards for environmental sustainability.

Our Commitment

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwakawakw Peoples. As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

The Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Team works to bring in and retain Indigenous Peoples at all levels of our organization and to promote a culturally safer workplace where Indigenous employees thrive as valued members of the Island Health community.

Experience Work-Life Balance in the Cowichan Valley

Centrally located on beautiful Vancouver Island, Cowichan Valley communities range from charming seaside villages to bustling town centres near to the centrally located city of Duncan.

On your days off, choose from a multitude of farms, wineries, cideries, restaurants, and other diverse gathering places to truly experience the local hospitality. If you are an adventure-seeker, you’ll find world class fly-fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, rainforest hiking, golfing, and much more.

Apply Today

A dedicated recruitment team is here to support you each step of the way. Apply now to start the conversation with us today and find your place at Cowichan District Hospital.