Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia
Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility. Work under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager
Close Date Aug. 14 2026 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 varies Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.85 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 60 Planned Start Date Sep. 10 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Mar. 8 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
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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. Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Basic Life Support (Level C) required.
Recognized post-basic education required for clinical areas (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
One year's recent related experience.
Specialty unit nurse positions require area-specific specialty certification.
Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Critical care and specialty units (Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.
Physical ability to perform duties.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
CRC required (criminal record check).
On-call required
Market context
In British Columbia, General Duty Nurse roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals and community care settings, especially where staffing needs, shift coverage, and specialty units create ongoing openings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for active BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, recent related experience, and unit-specific certifications such as BLS, ACLS, or post-basic education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials match the unit before applying.