Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care

Island Health; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health in Qualicum Beach, BC seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for Long-Term Care on a temporary part-time basis. Shifts are 2300–0700 with rotating days off, and the role focuses on direct resident care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, guiding care aides, and upholding standards of practice and quality and safety. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required, with at least one year of

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN.
• One year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to residents/clients.
• Guide caregivers for resident care in line with standards and organizational policies.
• Support safety, quality, and interdisciplinary collaboration in care delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-directed

Prioritization

Equipment operation

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration (RN or RPN)

Job description

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (237707)

Eagle Park (EPLTC) - Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.82

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

58.75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 30 2027

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.

The Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse coordinates and provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents/clients. Provides guidance to caregivers for resident /client care consistent with current standards of professional practice, the philosophy of care, and established organizational standards within an interdisciplinary care environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. One year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal effectively with others
• Ability to be self-directed and to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment / Technology

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.

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