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
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
- Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant and knowledge of current immunization practices; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License. Skills And Abilities
- Apply nursing process.
- Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with immunization practices.
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
