Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia
Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients and residents in a hospital or community setting.
Follow unit and program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and nursing practice standards.
Continuously support patient and staff safety and quality improvement.
Organize assigned workload and set priorities.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, residents, families, physicians, coworkers, and community agency representatives
Close Date 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 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Aug. 26 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jan. 4 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 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. Reports to the Manager 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 BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.
Recent experience in acute medical or surgical nursing.
Completion of a basic arrhythmia interpretation course or equivalent education, skills, and training.
Demonstrated arrhythmia interpretation ability through a recent VIHA Basic Arrhythmia course or a qualifying VIHA ECG Challenge Exam result.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize workload, prioritize tasks, and perform the physical duties of the position
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.