Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1930/1930-0730 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.45 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 31.78 Planned Start Date Feb. 20 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Oct. 10 2026 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 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.
Reporting to the Rural Health Manager, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two (2) years' recent related experience including in medical/surgical and emergency settings; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience..
Basic Life Support, Level C required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room preferred.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And AbilitiesApply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.Physically perform the duties of the position.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1850.pdf Additional information for applicants This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today! Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU