Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Provide nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and controls on practice.
Practice in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, BCCDC policies/standards, BC College of Nurses and Midwives code of ethics, and Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) standards.
Provide testing and immunization services in the community setting.
Provide education and promotion to clients, including individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.
Travel between multiple sites as required and meet transportation requirements (may require use of a personal vehicle)
Close Date Location Esquimalt/ Westshore Health Unit (EWHU) - Victoria, BC V9B 2Y4 CA Peninsula Health Unit (PHU) - Saanichton, BC V8M 2B2 CA Saanich Health Unit (SHU) - Victoria, BC V8X 1L9 CA Salt Spring Island Health Unit (SSHU) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 1T1 CA Sooke Health Unit Public Health Nursing (CASA) - Sooke, BC V9Z 0H3 CA Victoria Health Unit (VHU) - Victoria, BC V8T 3P7 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 0830-1630/1100-1900/0830-1900 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 Sep. 1 2026 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
IIn 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. Population and Public Health Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, BCCDC policies/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. Working in the community setting the Population and Public Health Registered Nurse provides testing and immunization services, education and promotion to clients, including individuals, families, groups and communities. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Knowledge of current immunization practices (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Valid BC Driver's License.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and cooperatively in a team setting.
Sound organizational, problem solving, teaching, judgment, and observation skills.
Ability to operate a personal computer with Windows-based software and operate related equipment.
Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
CRC required for working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults
Market context
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.