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Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Emergency

Island Health·Campbell River, British Columbia

$41 - $60/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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About the role

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 specialty RN training (theory and practicum) to prepare for work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of training, transition into a regular full time rotation line in the specialty department trained for. 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) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1530 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.0 Planned Start Date Jan. 4 2027 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

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.
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  • 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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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
  • 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/JD3889.pdf Additional information for applicants Distance Prerequisite Courses are required with completion prior to program start date - Online courses completion (of BCIT NSER 7110 and NSCC 7150 or online ECG course with PLAR recognition) achieved while continuing in your current job. Learners must independently complete these prerequisite courses. Island Health sponsorship includes tuition, books and paid release from your current job to become a full time student in the sponsoring unit. 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

Requirements

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

Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.

Criminal Record Check required for professional registration/working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults.

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.

Distance prerequisite courses required with completion prior to program start date (online courses completion of BCIT NSER 7110 and NSCC 7150 or online ECG course with PLAR recognition)

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
  • Completion of required distance prerequisite courses prior to program start date (BCIT NSER 7110 and NSCC 7150 or online ECG course with PLAR recognition)
  • Physical ability to perform duties
  • Priority setting
  • Direct nursing care
  • Workload organization
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Interpersonal effectiveness with internal/external contacts
  • Patient/resident care
  • Ability to work with physicians and community agency representatives
  • Adherence to BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice
  • Adherence to unit/program philosophy and policies

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$41 - $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 full_time.

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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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