Close Date Location Westhaven (WRC) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 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 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.63 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 45.00 Planned Start Date Sep. 7 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
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. The Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse coordinates and provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents/clients. Provides guidance to caregivers for resident /client care consistent with current standards of professional practice, the philosophy of care, and established organizational standards within an interdisciplinary care environment.
Qualifications
- Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. One year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Ability to be self-directed and to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to provide guidance and direction.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment / Technology
- Familiar with MS Outlook, MS word,
- Basic key boarding skills. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3016.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU
