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Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Island Health·Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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About the role

Assess patients/residents. Plan and carry out nursing care. Teach patients and families. Collaborate with health professionals. Coordinate Medical Plan of Care

Close Date Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required 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 Mar. 13 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent 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 (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. Nurses are expected to assess patients/residents, to plan and carry out nursing care and teach patients and families. They collaborate with other health professionals and communicate with other hospital departments to coordinate the Medical Plan of Care with hospital routines and services, in the best interest of the patient/resident.

Qualifications

  • Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Up to two years' recent related experience. 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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1004.pdf Additional information for applicants A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union HSA

Requirements

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN. Up to two years' recent related experience

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN
  • Physical ability
  • Prioritization
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Workload organization

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Application
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Island Health

Island Health is hiring in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This opening is listed as full_time.

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BC nursing roles remain in steady demand

In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.

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