Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients and residents in hospital or community settings.
Follow unit and program philosophies, competency guidelines, policies, and professional nursing standards.
Continuously contribute to patient and staff safety and quality improvement.
Organize assigned workload and set priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, residents, families, physicians, coworkers, and community agencies
Close Date Aug. 30 2026 Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1915/1900-0715 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 37.5 Planned Start Date Sep. 4 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 31 2026 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) 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 Nurse Manager, Department Head, 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 BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.
Up to two years of recent related experience depending on the clinical setting.
Specialty certification for specialty unit positions.
Demonstrated arrhythmia interpretation ability for Heart Health nurse positions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize workload, set priorities, and work effectively with varied internal and external contacts.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Criminal Record Check required for work involving children or vulnerable adults
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.