Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care in the Emergency Department.
Provide patient and family centered care in accordance with professional practice standards and code of ethics.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure delivery of client-centered care.
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 nursing interventions.
Integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve effectively.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
Teach/facilitate essential health care and well-being information to clients and others.
Manage time and resources and promote cooperation among relevant others.
Promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, and risk-taking; support change and innovation.
Implement Island Health policies and protocols and support ongoing professional development
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, 10:30-22:45, 13:30-01:45, 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 Aug. 10 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 28 2026 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
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.
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 perform assessment, intervention, communication, critical thinking, teaching, management, leadership, and knowledge integration.
Ability to operate related equipment and computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
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.