Island Health·Courtenay, British Columbia
Provide professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.
Provide direction to auxiliary personnel and staff.
Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors, and staff.
Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with VIHA priorities and values
Close Date Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.55 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 39.11 Planned Start Date Nov. 3 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) May. 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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Within the framework of hospital and nursing department philosophy, mission and standards, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice, and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Nursing, the Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team, is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process, provides direction to auxiliary personnel and staff, and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Basic Life Support (Level C) (general duty staff nurse requirement).
Perinatal Specialty Certification or equivalent education and experience.
Up to one (1) year of recent related experience (general duty) or up to two (2) years for specialty/critical care roles (as applicable).
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.
Physical ability to perform duties.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
Willingness to train, orientate and work on the pediatric unit as operationally needed.
Criminal Record Check required for professional registration/working with vulnerable populations (CRC required clause present)
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.