Island Health·Duncan, British Columbia
Plan, organize, implement and evaluate professional nursing care for clients with acute health care needs in the home and/or hospital setting.
Provide client assessments and direct nursing care.
Coordinate care and provide health teaching, support, consultation, liaison and referral.
Ensure client self-care and independence is maintained.
Participate in the administration of Acts and Regulations applicable to nursing functions.
Provide guidance to other health care workers.
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility
Close Date Aug. 14 2026 Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 23:00-07:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.84 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 60.0 Planned Start Date Sep. 14 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. Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) Hospital at Home uses independence and initiative to plan, organize, implement and evaluate professional nursing care for clients with acute health care needs in the home and/or hospital setting. Nursing care includes client assessments, direct nursing care, care coordination, health teaching, support, consultation, liaison and referral while functioning as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The RN ensures that client self care and independence is maintained, participates in the administration of all Acts and Regulations applicable to nursing functions, and provides guidance to other health care workers.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Minimum 3 years of acute care experience within the last five years.
Basic Life Support, Level C certification required.
Recent, related intravenous therapy experience including advanced vascular access devices and knowledge of current best practices in intravenous care (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
Valid B.C. driver's license.
Ability to travel between multiple sites; use personal vehicle for mileage reimbursement and/or access Island Health fleet vehicles.
Demonstrated communication, organization, and ability to work with a variety of internal/external contacts.
Ability to operate related equipment and technology including relevant computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Criminal Record Check required (CRC)
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.