General Duty Nurse

Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia

CA$41 - CA$60/hrTemporary Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 hours ago

Practice for this role

General Duty Nurse · CA$41 - CA$60/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+12% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Nanaimo, British Columbia (CA$37.00/hr)

84 similar openings in the Nanaimo area · median CA$41.42/hr

CA$30.03/hr · p10p90 · CA$41.42/hr

this role: CA$41.42/hrmedian CA$37.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Nanaimo, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 95th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 12% above the Nanaimo, British Columbia median for nursing roles.

Assess assigned patients. Plan nursing care. Provide nursing care. Evaluate nursing care. Follow established policies, procedures, and standards. Communicate effectively with patients and staff. Respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations

Close Date Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00 - 15:00 / 15:00 - 23:00 / 07:00 - 19:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.52 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 37.25 Planned Start Date Jul. 4 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) May. 13 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

Job Description

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. Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Basic Life Support, Level C required. Recognized post-basic education required for clinical areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year's recent related experience.
Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Critical care and specialty units (i.e. Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience. Skills And Abilities
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf Additional information for applicants A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU

Requirements

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing registered nurse.

Basic Life Support, Level C certification.

Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

One year of recent related experience.

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.

Physical ability to perform the duties.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

Specialty units require applicable specialty certification.

Critical care and specialty units require two years of recent related experience

Basic Life Support, Level C
Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or equivalent education and experience
Area-specific specialty certification for specialty unit positions
Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool positions
Basic Life Support
Emergency response
Patient assessment
Nursing care delivery
Nursing process
Patient care planning
Stress management
Effective verbal communication
Effective written communication
Patient care evaluation

Posting details

Employment type: Temporary, Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: CA$41 - CA$60/hr
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Application: Employer website

General Duty Nurse roles remain in steady demand

In British Columbia, General Duty Nurse roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals and community care settings, especially where staffing needs, shift coverage, and specialty units create ongoing openings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for active BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, recent related experience, and unit-specific certifications such as BLS, ACLS, or post-basic education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials match the unit before applying.