About the role
Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
Function as a member of the healthcare team as an individual practitioner.
Maintain nursing records for patients receiving nursing care.
Continuously improve quality and safety with patient safety as a shared responsibility.
Apply nursing skills according to BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice and hospital/unit specialty requirements.
Perform appropriately in emergency situations.
Assume a leadership/supervisory role when required
Close Date Jul. 12 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 0700-1900/1900-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.82 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 58.67 Planned Start Date Sep. 5 2026 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
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process in providing direct patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, fulfils the responsibilities of an individual practitioner. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for patients for whom nursing care is provided.
Qualifications
- Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty. Current CPR
- Level C. Knowledge of the skills, policies and procedures required in the hospital and in the clinical speciality (see following list) and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities
- Application of nursing skills as listed in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice, and as required by the hospital and in the clinical speciality.
- Good organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills.
- Sound judgement, good observation, and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform appropriately in emergency situation.
- Ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role.
- Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Clinical Specialty Skills List, Registered Nurse Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR) Approved Critical Care/PAR Program, minimum one year PAR experience (see new job description N.CI.21001.021) Maternity/Child BCIT Level 1 Obstetrics, NRP certified Basic Nursing Skills: Pre-natal Care Post-partum (Maternal) Post-partum (Neonate) Delegated Medical Functions: Monitoring patients receiving uterine stimulating drugs. Paediatrics Basic Nursing Skills: Respiratory Therapy Orthopaedic Care Medication Administration Oncology Chemotherapy Certificate (see new job description N.CI.21001.020) Operating Room Approved Post Graduate Operating Room Program. (see new job description N.CI.21001.021) Psychiatry (see new job description N.CI.21001.005) Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1852.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
Requirements
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty.
Current CPR - Level C.
Knowledge of hospital and clinical specialty policies/procedures.
One year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Unit-specific specialty requirements (examples listed):.
Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR): Approved Critical Care/PAR Program and minimum one year PAR experience.
Maternity/Child: BCIT Level 1 Obstetrics and NRP certified; skills in pre-natal care, post-partum (maternal/neonate), and monitoring patients receiving uterine stimulating drugs.
Paediatrics
- respiratory therapy and basic nursing skills.
- Orthopaedic care: medication administration.
Oncology
Chemotherapy Certificate.
Operating
Room: Approved Post Graduate Operating Room Program.
Psychiatry
per job description. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize and organize assignments
- Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Patient assessment
- Written and verbal communication
- Teaching skills
- Organization and prioritization
- Orthopaedic care
- Judgement and observation
- Pre-natal care
- NRP certification
Posting details
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Experience
- 2-5 yrs
- Salary
- CA$41 - CA$60/hr
- Location
- Duncan, British Columbia
- Application
- Employer website
Market context
BC RN roles remain in steady demand
Registered Nurse positions in British Columbia are typically competitive across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, especially where recent clinical experience and unit-specific certification are required. Candidates often stand out by matching their BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, recent related experience, and any specialty credentials to the posting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and save time comparing the original job description.
