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Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia

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

Practice in accordance with professional standards and code of ethics (BCCNM) and patient/family-centered care model.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care in the Emergency Department.

Provide client-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Assist clients and families in responding to changing health care needs.

Demonstrate specialized emergency nursing knowledge based on nursing science and related disciplines.

Complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide appropriate technical/therapeutic/safety interventions.

Communicate effectively with clients, families, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team.

Integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve.

Teach/facilitate instruction for clients and others about essential health care topics.

Manage time and resources and promote cooperation among relevant others.

Promote staff morale, support leadership, and implement Island Health policies/protocols.

Operate related equipment and relevant computer applications

Close Date Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:30-19:45, 08:30-16:30, 19:30-07:45 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Oct. 26 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Apr. 26 2028 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

Island Health Hospitals provide a range of Emergency services and depending on the assigned clinical area within the Site/Unit the Registered Nurse may be required to be competent in multiple clinical settings. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training and experience. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse practices in the clinical setting and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client - centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Qualifications

  • Education, Training And Experience Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years' recent, related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 2 years (yearly preferred). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care Canada (EPICC) certification preferred. Skills And Abilities
  • Assessment and Intervention - Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
  • Communication - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
  • Critical Thinking - Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
  • Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice - Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
  • Teaching/facilitating - Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
  • Management - Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
  • Leadership - Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of Island Health policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge Integration - Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4399.pdf Additional information for applicants 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

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years' recent, related experience (or equivalent combination).

Current CPR within 2 years (yearly preferred).

ACLS, PALS, and EPICC certification preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to integrate and evaluate clinical data and provide nursing interventions.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

CRC required (criminal record check)

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
  • Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
  • Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
  • Physical ability to perform duties
  • Time and resource management
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Clinical and diagnostic reasoning
  • Operating related equipment and computer applications
  • Collaboration across disciplines
  • Knowledge integration using research-based evidence
  • Initial and ongoing client assessments
  • Client advocacy and social justice concerns
  • Communication with clients, families, public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team
  • Leadership and staff morale promotion
  • Nursing care implementation and evaluation
  • Teaching/facilitating health care information

Posting details

Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$60/hr
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
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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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