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Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care

Island Health

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#Critical Care#BC College of Nurses and Midwives#Duncan BC#Cowichan District Hospital#Island Health#Criminal Record Check (CRC)#BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice#Theory and practicum
#Specialty RN training
#Post-basic training
#Regular full time rotation line
#Return of service requirement
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsCA$41 - CA$60 / HOUR

Location

Duncan, British Columbia

Salary

CA$41 - CA$60 / HOUR

Quick overview

Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or community in accordance with unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia. Complete a specialty RN post-basic training program (theory and practicum) with full-time attendance. Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility

Requirements summary

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
  • Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively 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 (co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents, families).
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • CRC required for professional registration/working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrantPhysical ability to perform dutiesPriority settingDirect nursing careWorkload organizationCommunication (verbal and written)Interpersonal communication with internal/external contactsPatient/resident careAdherence to nursing practice standards

Job description

Close Date Jul. 5 2026 Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:00-16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jan. 2 2027 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

This position represents a regular full time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff to work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of the training the staff member will be placed into a regular full time rotation line in the specialty department that they have been trained for. Please note: There is an 18 month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the Island Health specialty department for which they have been trained.

Note

  • staff may move between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training program requires full time attendance.
  • For more information visit the
  • Professional
  • Practice
  • Website: https://intranet.islandhealth.ca/departments/specialty-nursing/Pages/specialty-education-sponsored-training-opportunities-nurses.aspx. 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. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications

  • Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, with recent related medical and/or surgical experience. When applicants have completed this specialty training they will be moved into a regular position within the Specialty department The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Skills And Abilities

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  • 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/JD3891.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses 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. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
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