Registered Nurse - PICU

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse for a full-time temporary position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The role involves planning and providing direct nursing care in alignment with policies and standards. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess CPR certification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to succeed in this dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with up to two years of recent Pediatric ICU experience.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years.
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a hospital setting.
• Plan and deliver nursing care according to established guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Pediatric ICU education certificate

Job description

Overview

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Job Details

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0700-1915/1900-0715

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 75

Planned Start Date: Oct. 25 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Oct. 25 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent: Yes

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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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, the Registered Nurse - PICU 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. Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; recognized Pediatric ICU education certificate; up to two years recent (within the past 2 years) experience in Pediatric ICU; 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.