Registered Nurse

Island Health; Victoria; Presencial; CAD 57.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Island Health is seeking a registered nurse at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) in Victoria, BC. The role involves direct patient care, shift-based hours, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering nursing care, coordinating with physicians and families, and adhering to BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. This temporary full-time position offers varied shifts and a structured schedule.

Formación

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or community.
• Plan and provide care in accordance with unit philosophy, policies and standards.
• Coordinate with physicians, staff and families to deliver safe, quality care.
• Assess patient needs, adjust care plans, and document appropriately.
• Support patient safety and quality initiatives as part of Island Health.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Educación

BC RN registration

Descripción del empleo

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00, 07:00-19:15, 11:00-23:15, 19:00-07:15

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 27 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Mar. 15 2027

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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.

• Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Heart Health nurse positions also require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.