Registered Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse for multi-site, acute care on Salt Spring Island. The role requires coordination of direct patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, leadership to staff and volunteers, and readiness to respond to emergencies in accordance with nursing standards.

Qualifications include BC RN registration and BLS Level C. The position emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and effective communication within the care team.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Basic Life Support, Level C.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Education

RN registration

BLS Level C

Job description

Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.66

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

46.75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 18 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard patients, 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. Recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Basic Life Support, Level C.

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.