Island Health·Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Provide professional nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate and administer direct patient care using the nursing process.
Provide direction to staff and volunteers.
Respond to emergency situations to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff.
Continuously improve quality and safety in patient care
Close Date Location Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 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 Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.66 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 46.75 Planned Start Date Aug. 18 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, 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 Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.
Recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Basic Life Support, Level C certification.
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.
Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations
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.