Registered Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 118,686,000 - 170,550,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process and respond to emergencies to safeguard patients, visitors and staff in line with standards and policies.

The ideal candidate holds RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, has two years of related experience, and possesses BLS Level C (ACLS

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant and two (2) years' recent related experience.
• Basic Life Support, Level C required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care preferred.
• Valid BC Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer direct nursing care using the nursing process.
• Provide direction to staff and volunteers.
• Respond to emergencies to safeguard patients, visitors and staff.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Tools

BLS Level C

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

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

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.61

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

43.12

Planned Start Date

Aug. 31 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

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 (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant and two (2) years' recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Basic Life Support, Level C required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care preferred. Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

• Apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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.