Registered Nurse

Maxwell Management Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens in Canada. The RN will provide culturally safe and person-centred care, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with the care team. Applicants should hold current registration as an RN in good standing and have at least 2 years of recent nursing experience, ideally in long-term care. This position offers a starting compensation of $41.42 per hour, increasing with experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing.
• Completion of post-secondary nursing education, experience in gerontology is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred nursing care including assessments and care planning.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive environment honoring Indigenous values.
• Support and collaborate with LPNs and HCAs for consistent care.
• Ensure adherence to provincial regulations and nursing standards.
• Maintain documentation and communicate with families.

Skills

Culturally safe nursing care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) registration with BC College

Post-secondary nursing education

Basic Life Support (BLS), Level C certification

Valid BC Driver’s License

Job description

Maxwell Management Group Ltd. is proud to partner with Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardensin search of a Registered Nurse to join their team.

About:

Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens is a culturally inclusive long‑term care and assisted living community operated by the WestCoast Native Health Care Society. Rooted in Indigenous values, traditions, and a deep commitment to community, we provide a continuum of care that includes 44 complex care beds, 10 assisted living units, and 68 independent living apartments. Designed to honour the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of Elders, our home supports holistic wellness in a warm, respectful, and welcoming environment.

At Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens, we believe that every individual deserves dignity, belonging, and the opportunity to thrive. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide person‑centred care, empower resident decision‑making, and ensure culturally safe practices for Indigenous and non‑Indigenous residents alike. Staff are supported through ongoing mentorship, education, and meaningful engagement, creating a workplace where professional growth aligns with community impact. More than a care setting, Rainbow Gardens is a place grounded in connection, cultural continuity, and compassionate service. Located in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, our home offers staff and residents the serenity of coastal living with the warmth of a close‑knit community.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in delivering culturally safe, person‑centred care within Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens. The RN provides scheduled and unscheduled nursing services, ensuring clinical excellence across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care. This role upholds all provincial regulations, professional standards and organisational policies while actively supporting a holistic model of care that honours the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of Elders. The RN provides clinical leadership to care staff, contributes to care planning, supports family engagement and promotes wellness within a respectful, inclusive environment that reflects Indigenous values and traditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident Care & Clinical Practice: Provide person‑centred nursing care, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, wound care and response to changes in resident condition.
• Cultural Safety & Wellness Support: Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that honours Indigenous values, cultural practices, dignity and holistic well‑being.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Support, guide and collaborate with LPNs, HCAs and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent, high‑quality care.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to provincial regulations, nursing standards, infection control protocols and Rainbow Gardens’ policies.
• Communication & Family Engagement: Maintain clear documentation and foster open communication with residents, families and healthcare partners to support informed decisions and positive care experiences.

Qualifications:

Education & Registration

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of post‑secondary nursing education; additional training in gerontology, Indigenous health or long‑term care is an asset.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Level C certification required.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience, preferably in long‑term care or assisted living; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Compensation:

• The compensation range for this position begins at $41.42 per hour (Level 3) and progresses to $59.52 per hour, reflective of experience and applicable grid placement.

Please apply in confidence to:

Catherine Saunders
Maxwell Management Group Ltd.
[e-mail]
1-855.305.4078 ext. 210

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