Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a casual position at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The candidate will be responsible for patient assessment, nursing care planning and execution, and collaboration with various health professionals. Applicants must have valid certification with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with relevant experience. The hourly salary ranges from $41.42 to $59.52, and the work is required as scheduled in a multi-site setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Recent nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and residents for nursing care.
• Plan and carry out nursing care.
• Teach patients and families about health.
• Collaborate with health professionals and coordinate care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for nursing duties

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse certification

Up to two years' related experience

Job description

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (225170)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

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

Feb. 9 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.