Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Under direction from a Registered Nurse, provide personal care and minor nursing procedures to meet patient comfort, hygiene, and therapeutic needs according to established policies and procedures..
Assist with patient comfort and care tasks such as applying warm blankets, assisting with patient nutrition, assisting with toileting, and emptying drainage catheters as required..
Perform department maintenance duties including restocking work areas, cleaning equipment and work areas not attended to by Housekeeping, and reporting malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse..
Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher to designated areas..
In emergency situations, assist in the collection of blood and blood products from the lab..
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.
Close Date Jul. 20 2026 Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) RJH Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 1900-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.64 - $31.64 Paid FTE 0.31 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 22.00 Planned Start Date Aug. 2 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) Yes
In 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. Reports to the Patient Care Manager or designate. Under direction from a Registered Nurse conducts personal care and minor nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene, and therapeutic needs of the patient according to established policies and procedures. Carries out related patient care duties such as applying warm blankets, assisting with patient nutrition, assisting with toileting, or emptying drainage catheters as required. Performs duties related to the general maintenance of the department such as restocking the work areas, cleaning equipment and work areas not attended to by Housekeeping, and reporting malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse. Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to designated areas. Assists in the collection of blood and blood products from the lab in emergency situations.
Grade 10 plus completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience..
Registered with the BC Care Aide registry..
HCA certificate required..
CRC required (criminal record check)..
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing..
Ability to deal with others effectively..
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position..
Ability to organize work..
Ability to operate related equipment.
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.