Seniors Nurse Clinician

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Casual Senior Nurse Clinician to support geriatrics care across multiple VIHA sites. Travel between sites is required, with shifts from 0800 to 1600 or 0800 to 1830. The role starts tentatively on Jul.

3, 2026, and continues as casual relief to cover staffing needs. Requirements include RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, nursing program graduation, and at least three years of geriatrics experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program with CNA specialty certification; or an equivalent combination.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Minimum of three years recent experience in geriatrics and geriatric mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and education to patients/clients in geriatrics.
• Consult and educate nurses, physicians, and staff to support care in the specialty.
• Lead staff and assign work; travel to VIHA sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Workload management

Care planning

Adult learning

Learning needs assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN registration BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Nursing diploma with CNA certification

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 / 0800-1830

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jul. 3 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 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 Program Manager or designate, utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation as well as formal and informal education to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Leads staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and education. Provides direct patient care, collaboration, and consultation to develop capacity to care for the patient in place.. Travels to other sites throughout the VIHA and other health care provider sites as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area; or

Minimum of three years recent related experience in geriatrics and a working knowledge of geriatric mental health and addictions; or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.

Casual posting for Seniors Nurse clinician support for casual relief. Please see full job description for qualifications and education requirements. Required working knowledge, and related experience working with geriatrics/geriatric mental health. Requires specialized skills with cognitive training