Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Plan and provide direct nursing care to neonatal intensive care patients.
Follow unit and program philosophies, competency guidelines, policies, and professional nursing standards.
Continuously improve patient safety and quality of care.
Organize assigned workload and set priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and community representatives
Close Date Location Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:15-19:30, 08:00-16:00, 19:15-07:30 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. 13 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jan. 20 2027 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. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - NICU plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital 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 the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.
Graduation from a recognized neonatal nursing specialty program or enrollment in a specialty training pathway.
Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification or completion within one year of hire.
Recent neonatal intensive care unit skills within the past two years, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
NICU registered nurse roles in British Columbia typically seek active BCCNM registration, neonatal specialty preparation, CPR Basic Rescuer certification, and current or planned NRP certification, making specialized training and recent NICU experience important competitive factors. Before applying, confirm your certifications and specialty-program status against the posting; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time while you assess fit.