Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse for Long-Term Care in Victoria, BC. The role involves coordinating nursing care for residents and guiding care teams to meet high standards.

Candidates must hold a BC RN/RPN license and have at least one year of relevant experience. This on-site, temporary part-time position offers rotating shifts and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents/clients.
• Guides caregivers for resident/client care in line with professional standards and organizational policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Guidance/leadership

Physical stamina

Technology familiarity

Education

BC RN/RPN license (BC College of Nurses and Midwives)

Job description

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (237901)

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 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

0.76

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

54.38

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 (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.