Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the operating room..
Follow unit and program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and nursing practice standards..
Support continuous improvement of patient and staff safety..
Organize assigned workload and set priorities..
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and external contacts.
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 As Required Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE / Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS / Planned Start Date Aug. 25 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 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/ in the Operating Room in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse..
Completion of a recognized peri-operative program or recent operating room experience..
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing..
Ability to organize workload and set priorities..
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and community representatives..
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Market context
In British Columbia, Registered Nurse - Operating Room roles are typically competitive because employers look for current BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration plus recognized peri-operative training or recent OR experience. Candidates with strong surgical teamwork, sterile technique, and the ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced procedures are often well positioned. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your peri-operative experience is clearly reflected in your application.