Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a full-time training opportunity for Registered Nurses in Critical Care. This role involves a blend of theory and practicum, preparing staff for a specialty department. Upon successful completion, participants will transition into regular full-time positions. The organization emphasizes patient and staff safety, ensuring that quality improvement is integral to every aspect of the role. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize effectively, contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment focused on excellence.

Benefits

Tuition sponsorship

Paid release for training

Books provided

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Recent medical/surgical experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital/community.
• Plan and execute nursing duties in accordance with standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Recent related medical and/or surgical experience

Job description

Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care - (213071)

West Coast General Hospital - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area: Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0800-1600 Clinical hours may vary. Mentorship 0700-1800, 0700-1915

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

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

Paid FTE: 1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 75

Planned Start Date: Sep. 8 2025

Approximate End Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

This position represents a regular full-time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff to work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of the training, the staff member will be placed into a regular full-time rotation line in the specialty department they have been trained for.

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, with recent related medical and/or surgical experience. When applicants have completed this specialty training, they will be moved into a regular position within the Specialty department.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Distance Prerequisite Courses are required with completion by early August 2025 - Online courses completion (of BCIT NSCC 7120 Theory 1 and NSCC 7150 / Mosby ECG with PLAR credit/acceptable alternative) achieved while continuing in your current job. Full-time Compressed Timeframe Training Sept-Dec 2025 - Theory and clinical courses completion. Island Health sponsorship includes tuition, books, and paid release from your current job to become a full-time student in the sponsoring unit.