General Duty Registered Nurse

Close Date Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:30-19:30, 19:30-07:30 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date May. 25 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) Yes

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. To provide nursing care under the direction of the Head Nurse and or physician to selected patient of all ages whose needs will vary from minimal assistant to total personal care. Skills acquired through a recognized training programs will be utilized to help the patient return to optimum health.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Must possess the skill and demonstrated ability to perform the required duties and maintain acceptable standards of practice. Skills And Abilities
• Knowledge of and skill in acute care nursing and community nursing.
• Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Problem solving skills.
• Considerable judgement in professional nursing care. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1855.pdf Additional information for applicants 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. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU