Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Emergency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition sponsorship

Paid study leave

Books provided

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC is offering a Specialty RN Training Opportunity in Emergency. The program combines theory and practicum with placement into a rotation upon completion of training.

Reports to the Nurse Manager or dept head and aims to enhance patient safety and care quality in a fast-paced ED environment. This is a regular FT pathway following successful training and certification.

Qualifications

• Registered RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives practicing status.
• Recent related medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Specialty training leads to a regular position in the dept.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital/community.
• Plan and coordinate patient care with the care team.
• Adhere to unit guidelines and BC standards for nursing practice.

Skills

Communication

Workload organization

Relationship management

Physical ability

Education

RN registration (BC College of Nurses and Midwives)

Job description

Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Emergency - (228760)

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0600 - 1600

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Sep. 3 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 3 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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

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 that they have been trained for.

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.

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 Course are required with completion by *Early August 2026*- 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.