Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in Campbell River, BC, is hiring a casual Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. The role reports to the Nurse Manager and supports patient care across multiple sites, with travel as required.

The position offers a casual vacancy with a wage range of $41.42–$59.52 per hour and a planned start date of May 21, 2026. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN is required, with up to two years of related

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN.
• Up to two years' recent related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care.
• Carry out nursing care and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with health professionals and hospital departments.
• Coordinate the medical plan of care with hospital routines and services.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration (RN or RPN)

Job description

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (230363)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

as required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

May. 21 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 (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. Nurses are expected to assess patients/residents, to plan and carry out nursing care and teach patients and families. They collaborate with other health professionals and communicate with other hospital departments to coordinate the Medical Plan of Care with hospital routines and services, in the best interest of the patient/resident.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Up to two years' recent related experience.

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.