Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community. Provides care in accordance with unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, and policies. Practices in accordance with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia. Continuously improves quality and safety as a shared responsibility
Close Date Aug. 9 2026 Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 1500-2300 Days Off Rotating, Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.58 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 41.25 Planned Start Date Sep. 10 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Feb. 3 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) Required for Professional Registration
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 Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
Specialty unit nurse positions require area-specific specialty certification for the unit.
Heart Health nurse positions require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation (VIHA ECG Challenge exam mark of 75%).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Required for professional registration: Criminal Record Check (CRC) clause applies where working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults
Market context
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.