RN Community Health Services

Close Date May. 24 2026 Location Nanaimo Health Centre (NHC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1630 / 1330-2200 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jun. 22 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Sep. 22 2026 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) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) client 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. The Registered Nurse (RN) Community Health Services practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), employer policies and individual competencies. Provides nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, guidelines and other controls on practice. The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and works in collaboration with the client, the client's health care team and in partnership with primary care providers. Utilizes a community focused approach, ensuring the delivery of client centered care to achieve and maintain maximum health through the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury, assessment of health status, planning and implementation of interventions and coordination of health services.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid BC driver's license. Skills And Abilities
• Demonstrates ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
• Demonstrates ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through evidence-based guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective written, electronic and verbal communication to facilitate inter-professional collaborative practice, healthy environments, and a respectful workplace for client, staff, students and partners/affiliates.