Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Close Date Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 23:00-07:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.74 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 52.50 Planned Start Date Jun. 1 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jul. 8 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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 At RJH, we are made up of teams that value the growth and development of not only themselves, but their colleagues as well making this position a remarkable opportunity for the RN/RPN to develop their skills in a supportive environment. 1 South has transitioned to Young Adult Unit with a robust multidisciplinary team that all contributes their specialty and expertise towards stabilization of young adults experiencing mental health challenges. As a RN/RPN, you work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team collaborating on the delivery of recovery-oriented, strength-based, trauma-informed, and patient and family centered care that prioritizes family engagement and effective transition back to community for further care and recovery. You provide excellence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, developing strong skills in conducting mental status examinations, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution. Please reach out to hiring Coordinator, Claire Jaenen (claire.jaenen@islandhealth.ca) for more information. 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 BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union HSA