Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to join a multi-site, temporary part-time role. You will provide direct peri-operative care, align with CRNBC standards, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety.

Successful candidates will hold RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, have peri-operative training or OR experience, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and physical fitness to support dynamic OR

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN
• Peri-operative program or operating room experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Comply with unit policies and CRNBC standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Peri-operative program or OR experience

Job description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (235436)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-15:30, 00:00-07:15, 10:00-18:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

.6

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

45

Planned Start Date

Oct. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 23 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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 Manager, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/ in the Operating Room in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC 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. Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience essential.

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.