Posted 4 months ago
General Duty Registered Nurse
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a General Duty Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients of all ages, from minimal assistance to total personal care, under the direction of the Head Nurse or a physician. The work involves using acute and community nursing skills to help patients return to optimum health. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN is required, along with a valid driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to selected patients of all ages
- Adapt care from minimal assistance to total personal care
- Work under the direction of the Head Nurse or physician
- Use acute and community nursing skills to help patients recover
Requirements summary:
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN
- Knowledge of acute care and community nursing
- Ability to adapt clinical skills to home and community settings
- Valid driver's licence
- Problem solving skills and considerable professional judgement
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration (RN) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,270 |
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.
To provide nursing care under the direction of the Head Nurse and or physician to selected patient of all ages whose needs will vary from minimal assistant to total personal care. Skills acquired through a recognized training programs will be utilized to help the patient return to optimum health.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Must possess the skill and demonstrated ability to perform the required duties and maintain acceptable standards of practice.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of and skill in acute care nursing and community nursing.
- Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings.
- Valid drivers licence.
- Problem solving skills.
- Considerable judgement in professional nursing care.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1855.pdfJournal
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