Island Health·Duncan, British Columbia
Provide direct nursing care to clients in an urgent and primary care setting..
Conduct initial client assessments and provide timely nursing interventions..
Deliver health promotion, education, coaching, and chronic disease self-management support..
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, evidence-informed, and client-centered care..
Facilitate and manage client transitions across the healthcare continuum..
Coordinate care with primary care providers, community services, acute care, mental health and substance use services, families, and other supports..
Assess and respond to changes in client conditions to help prevent avoidable hospital admissions and emergency department visits..
Collaborate with inter-professional teams and promote knowledge exchange..
Advocate for client needs and culturally aligned care.
Close Date Location Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre (CUPCC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1B8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0745-1545 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.47 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 33.75 Planned Start Date Sep. 14 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Nov. 2 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 (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. The Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care, works in collaboration with an inter-professional team to provide direct patient care to clients of the Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC), Patient Medical Homes / Family Physician / Nurse Practitioner Clinics or an Island Health Primary Care Clinic, which provides both episodic and longitudinal Primary Care to unattached and attached clients of all age groups. The RN - Primary Care practices in accordance with the professional and practice standards and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and applies best practices in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and other controls on practice to provide competent, safe and ethical care for people and their families in a variety of settings, including the HSO Cultural Safety and Humility Standard and with BCCNM Cultural Safety Standards and recommendations from the In Plain Sight report. The RN - Primary Care provides client and family-centered care with cultural humility, through a trauma-informed and evidence-informed practice approach, to promote care and services that will be experienced as culturally safe. This role includes initial client assessment, health promotion and intervention, health coaching and teaching based on the client's needs, urgency of request and best practices. To ensure clients, families and caregivers are provided with ease of access to timely, person-centred, continuous quality health services, the RN - Primary Care encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, and empowers clients to engage and connect within their communities and advocates for client-empowered voice and culturally aligned care. Facilitates and manages client transitions across the healthcare continuum to optimize health and adapts to changes in the client's condition to support prevention of avoidable hospital admissions and emergency department presentations by providing timely nursing assessments. Collaborates with the client, the Primary Care team and other health care services such as Community Health Services, Acute Care, MHSU, the client's Primary Care provider and family/community supports regarding client care planning to facilitate the flow of information through a variety of settings including Island Health and non-Island Health community services. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Registration as a practicing Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives..
Two years of recent clinical nursing experience in a related primary care, community, outpatient, or public health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience..
Valid British Columbia driver's license..
Basic Life Support, Level C certification..
Ability to assess and treat infants, children, youth, adults, and seniors..
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an inter-professional team..
Knowledge of primary care practice, care planning, care coordination, chronic disease management, geriatric nursing, and palliative nursing..
Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
Market context
Registered Nurse roles in primary care, community, outpatient, and public health settings are commonly in demand across British Columbia, especially where teams need nurses who can manage varied patient needs and support continuity of care. This role is competitive for candidates with current BC registration, recent related clinical experience, and flexibility to work in community-based settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration and driver’s licence details before applying.