Island Health·Parksville, British Columbia
Provide client-centered nursing care in community health settings.
Conduct initial and ongoing client health assessments.
Plan and implement nursing interventions.
Coordinate health services with clients, caregivers, primary care providers, and inter-professional teams.
Promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent, treat, and palliate illness and injury.
Provide education and instruction to clients and others on health care and well-being.
Apply evidence-based nursing practice and relevant clinical guidelines.
Support chronic disease management, geriatric care, and palliative care.
Document and communicate clinical information effectively
Close Date Location Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) - Parksville, BC V9P 1J9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1612 / 0830-1642 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Aug. 31 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) Required for Professional Registration
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) client 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. The Registered Nurse (RN) Community Health Services practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), employer policies and individual competencies. Provides nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, guidelines and other controls on practice. The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and works in collaboration with the client, the client's health care team and in partnership with primary care providers. Utilizes a community focused approach, ensuring the delivery of client centered care to achieve and maintain maximum health through the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury, assessment of health status, planning and implementation of interventions and coordination of health services.
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.
Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid British Columbia driver's license.
Ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
Ability to perform client assessments, clinical reasoning, care planning, and care coordination.
Knowledge of community health practice, chronic disease management, geriatric nursing, and palliative nursing.
Effective written, electronic, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate relevant equipment, technology, and computer applications.
Criminal Record Check required
Market context
Community health RN roles in British Columbia are often driven by ongoing demand for nurses who can support clients across home, clinic, and outreach settings. This type of position is competitive because employers typically look for current BC registration, recent related experience, a valid BC driver’s license, and strong client-focused, trauma-informed, culturally safe care skills. Before applying, compare the travel expectations and service setting with your background, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.