Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perioperative - Operating Room

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Campbell River, BC, is offering a Specialty RN Training Opportunity in Perioperative - Operating Room. This full-time training program combines theory and practicum, with placement into a regular FT rotation upon completion.

The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to nursing standards. Training starts Jan. 11, 2027 and includes potential site rotations across Island Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent medical and/or surgical experience.
• Hours may change to meet operational requirements and collective agreement.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.
• Supports patient safety and follows unit policies and standards.
• Collaborates with the care team to coordinate perioperative services.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Physical ability

Education

RN registration

Job description

Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perioperative - Operating Room - (236780)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jan. 11 2027

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

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.