Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) at Victoria General Hospital to provide direct pediatric nursing care in the hospital setting. The role collaborates with the care team to ensure patient safety and high-quality pediatric services.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering care for patients from newborn to 16 years, coordinating with families and staff, and adhering to clinical standards and BC regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must be licensed with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer required.
• New grads should have completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU) or final pediatric preceptorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct pediatric nursing care in hospital.
• Report to Nurse Manager or designate and follow unit policies and standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Maintain patient safety and adapt care to pediatric needs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

RN registration

CPR Certification

CLU/preceptorship

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - (235330)

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900 / 0700-1900

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Sep. 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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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, the Registered Nurse - Pediatrics plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM 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. Current CPR Basic Rescuer required. New Nursing grads must have completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU), or final preceptorship on Pediatric Inpatient. Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; up to two (2) years recent (within the past 2 years), acute Pediatric experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and 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.