Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a staff nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Campbell River, BC. This casual position involves coordinating and delivering direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on safety and high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold RN registration with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, and complete required certifications such as Basic Life Support Level C.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
• Post-basic education for clinical areas may apply
• BLS Level C certification required or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process
• Respond to emergencies to safeguard clients, visitors and staff
• Supervise and direct auxiliary personnel as needed

Skills

Nursing process

Communication

Emergency care

Stress management

Education

RN registration BC CNM

BLS Level C

Job description

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jul. 7 2026

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

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.

Within the framework of hospital and nursing department philosophy, mission and standards, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice, and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Nursing, the Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team, is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process, provides direction to auxiliary personnel and staff, and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

• General duty staff nurse positions also require Basic Life Support, Level C. Post-basic education for clinical areas, and up to one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Specialty unit nurse positions, such as Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Recovery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry, also require specialty certification for the unit. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care nurse positions also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

This is a casual RN position in the Emergency Department. Applicants must have ER Nursing Theory Level 1 or equivalent education and experience. The successful candidate must also pass the Island Health Basic Arrhythmia Challenge exam with a grade of 75% or greater.A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.