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Staff Nurse

Island Health·Campbell River, British Columbia

CA$41 - CA$60/hr·Casual·On Site·2-5 yrs
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About the role

Provide professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.

Provide direction to auxiliary personnel and staff.

Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors, and staff.

Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility

Close Date Location Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) CRH Pediatrics Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time N/A 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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1937.pdf Additional information for applicants This a casual RN position in Maternity. Applicants must have Perinatal Specialty Certification or equivalent education and experience. This position is on a combined maternal child unit, caring for both pediatric and perinatal patients as operationally needed. Willingness to train, orientate and work on the pediatric unit is required. 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

Requirements

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

Basic Life Support, Level C (general duty staff nurse requirement).

Perinatal Specialty Certification or equivalent education and experience.

Willingness to train, orientate, and work on the pediatric unit (combined maternal child unit).

Post-basic education for clinical areas and up to one (1) year of recent related experience (or equivalent combination).

Specialty unit nurse positions require specialty certification for the unit (as applicable).

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.

Physical ability to perform duties.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
  • Post-basic education for clinical areas (as applicable)
  • Emergency response
  • Physical ability to perform duties
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Nursing process
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Calm under stress
  • Patient safety and quality improvement
  • Direct client care coordination
  • Administration of direct client care
  • Direction to auxiliary personnel and staff

Posting details

Employment type
Casual
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$60/hr
Location
Campbell River, British Columbia
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Island Health

Island Health is hiring in Campbell River, British Columbia. This opening is listed as casual.

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Market context

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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