Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse for multi-site casual shifts. You will assess, plan, and deliver nursing care, educate patients and families, and coordinate the Medical Plan of Care with other hospital teams.

Prior experience and BC registration are required. Demand includes strong communication, organizational ability, and physical fitness to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN.
• Up to two years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients/residents and plan nursing care.
• Carry out nursing interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Coordinate with other health professionals to align the Medical Plan of Care.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to support patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Workload organization

Interprofessional collaboration

Physical ability

Education

BC RN/RPN registration

Job description

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (230365)

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.