Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is offering a unique full-time training opportunity for Registered Nurses in critical care. This role focuses on preparing staff for specialty departments through comprehensive theory and practicum. Upon completion, successful candidates will transition into regular positions, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision and values. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to enhance your skills in a supportive environment, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with recent medical/surgical experience required.
• Completion of ECG course is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in hospital/community settings.
• Plan and ensure patient and staff safety during care.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Workload organization

Interaction with patients

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Recent medical and/or surgical experience

Job description

Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care - (210323)

Work Area: Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift: 0730-1530

Days Off: To be determined

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

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

Paid FTE: 1.0

Worked Bi-WEEKLY Hours: 75

Planned Start Date: Sep. 2, 2025

Approximate End Date (for Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? Yes, for working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults, a Criminal Record Check is required.

Job Description: This position offers a full-time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff for work in the Island Health specialty department. Upon completion, staff will be placed into a regular full-time rotation in the trained specialty department. The role emphasizes patient and staff safety, aligning with the Vision, Purpose, and Values of Vancouver Island Health Authority. Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate, and involves planning and providing direct nursing care in hospital or community settings, following organizational policies and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN, with recent medical and/or surgical experience. Post-training, candidates will transition into a regular position within the specialty department. Work hours and area may change based on operational needs and collective agreement provisions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, community agencies, patients, residents, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized ICU/HAU training opportunity with a compressed timeframe. Prerequisites include ECG course completion (BCIT NSCC 7150 or Mosby's ECG Curriculum Island Health LMS 17467 with BCIT PLAR recognition and BCIT NSCC 7120).