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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 284 posted nursing roles in Victoria, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Victoria, British Columbia median for nursing roles.
Provide nursing care in accordance with provincial legislation, nursing standards, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives code of ethics.
Deliver client-centered care using a community-focused approach to promote, maintain, restore, and support prevention, treatment, and palliation of illness and injury.
Complete initial and ongoing client assessments and apply clinical judgment using evidence-based guidelines.
Plan and implement nursing interventions and coordinate health services.
Collaborate with clients, the client’s health care team, and primary care providers to support inter-professional practice.
Instruct clients and others on health care and well-being topics.
Use factual information and research-based evidence to support decisions and actions.
Operate related equipment and technology, including relevant computer applications.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility
Close Date Location Saanich Health Unit (SHU) - Victoria, BC V8X 1L9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jul. 13 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 the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) client 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) Community Health Services practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), employer policies and individual competencies. Provides nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, guidelines and other controls on practice. The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and works in collaboration with the client, the client's health care team and in partnership with primary care providers. Utilizes a community focused approach, ensuring the delivery of client centered care to achieve and maintain maximum health through the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury, assessment of health status, planning and implementation of interventions and coordination of health services.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid BC driver's license. Skills And Abilities
Demonstrates ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
Demonstrates ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through evidence-based guidelines.
Demonstrates effective written, electronic and verbal communication to facilitate inter-professional collaborative practice, healthy environments, and a respectful workplace for client, staff, students and partners/affiliates.
Requirements
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Two years’ recent related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Valid BC driver’s license.
Ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
Ability to complete assessments and provide evidence-based nursing care.
Effective written, electronic, and verbal communication for inter-professional collaboration.
Ability to instruct clients and others about health care and well-being.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Knowledge of care planning and care coordination, including community programs and services.
Knowledge of community health practice, chronic disease management, geriatric and palliative nursing.
Ability to demonstrate self-awareness and implement learning goals for continuous professional development.
Ability to integrate research and evidence-based best practice into professional practice.
Ability to operate related equipment and technology, including computer applications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
written communication
care coordination
chronic disease management
client-focused care
trauma-informed care
culturally safe care
inter-professional communication
care planning
time and resource management
self-awareness and professional development
community program knowledge
verbal communication
clinical and diagnostic reasoning
client and caregiver education
initial and ongoing client assessments
Posting details
Employment type
Casual
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$60/hr
Location
Victoria, British Columbia
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
Demonstrates ability to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
Demonstrates ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of care planning and care coordination, including knowledge of community programs and services
Demonstrates knowledge of community health practice, chronic disease management, geriatric and palliative nursing practice within a client and care giver centred care approach.
Demonstrates ability to demonstrate self-awareness, developing and implementing own learning goals for continuous learning and professional development.
Demonstrates ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence.
Informs, applies and integrates research and evidence-based best practice related to nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
Demonstrates ability to operate related equipment and technology including relevant computer applications.
Demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3925.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
evidence-based nursing care
electronic communication
geriatric nursing practice
palliative nursing practice
operating related equipment and technology
research and evidence-based best practice integration
use of relevant computer applications
Market context
Community health RN roles in British Columbia
Community health RN roles in British Columbia are often driven by ongoing demand for nurses who can support clients across home, clinic, and outreach settings. This type of position is competitive because employers typically look for current BC registration, recent related experience, a valid BC driver’s license, and strong client-focused, trauma-informed, culturally safe care skills. Before applying, compare the travel expectations and service setting with your background, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
