Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) seeks a Registered Nurse for Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. The casual position involves direct nursing care for pediatric patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings, aligned with unit philosophy and BC Nursings standards.

The role requires RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, CPR Basic Rescuer, and pediatric experience; oncology exposure is an asset.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer required.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; up to two years' pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in ambulatory and hospital settings.
• Plan and coordinate care per unit/program philosophy and policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, families and care team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Physical ability

Education

RN registration BC

CPR Basic Rescuer

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory - (235464)

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08-16/0830-1630/0930-1730

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Sep. 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, 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.

Reporting to the Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory 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 including one (1) year's recent pediatric oncology experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course would be considered an asset.

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.

Pediatric Oncology clinic is seeking chemo certified nurses to work in the clinic.

Additional Clauses

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.