Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is hiring a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse for Long-Term Care in Victoria, BC. You will provide direct nursing care to residents and coordinate with the care team to uphold safety and quality standards.

The position is casual with start date Oct 9, 2026, and offers an hourly wage range of CAD 41.42–CAD 59.52. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required; one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Minimum one year of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents/clients.
• Provide guidance to caregivers for resident care in alignment with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Contribute to safety and quality initiatives within the care environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Org & planning

Guidance

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Education

RN or RPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (236181)

Priory Hospital (PRIO) - Victoria, BC V9B 2W4 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

N/A

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

Oct. 9 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

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.