Multiple Openings - New Graduate Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description

Spring 2026 New Graduate RN/RPN Intake

Are you graduating soon and ready to start your nursing career? Island Health is excited to welcome you to our team! We offer both full-time and part-time positions across various units and locations!

WHY ISLAND HEALTH

• Relocation Assistance: We understand that relocating for a new opportunity is a big step, and to help support you, relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available for eligible candidates.
• Competitive Wage: $41.42 – $59.52 with added shift differentials.
• Lifestyle: Enjoy easy access to British Columbia’s finest beaches, mountains, hikes, and many outdoor activities.
• Community: Amongst the Kwakwaka'wakw, Coast Salish, and Nuu-chah-nulth Territories, there's a unique strength in the bonds that we share—creating connections you won’t often find in larger cities. Whether you’re seeking the vibrant life of Victoria or the charm of a rural coastal town, here you will Find Your Place.
• Benefits: Extended health (medical, dental), 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, accrued sick pay, pension plan, educational scholarships, and a premium employee discount program.

Are you someone who has a real passion for serving others? Are you a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment? Island Health is an employer that knows our people make the organization. It is our people who make a difference, deliver care, and define our organizational culture.

We are the Health Authority for all of Vancouver Island, one of the most livable regions in the world — with access to the outdoors year-round due to our climate, warm dry summers, and mild winters. We are the largest employer on Vancouver Island, with approximately 33,000 employees, 1,900 physician partners, and 6,500 volunteers who provide health services to the 885,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities.

At Island Health, our values shape our actions and guide our decision-making as we plan for the future. Our vision is Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time.

Opportunities are available across the island in a variety of care settings, including:

• Acute Care
• Specialty Areas (Emergency, Postpartum, etc.)
• Long Term Care
• Mental Health and Substance Use
• Restorative Health / Rehabilitation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

To join our team, you will need:

• Eligible for provisional licensure or current and active registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing Registered Nurse (RN) registrant or a practicing Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education required for some clinical areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support, Level C is required.

If you are hired to a nursing specialty area, completion of applicable post-graduate clinical specialty education is required.

Skills And Abilities

If you would love to work with a progressive and cohesive team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?

1. Check Your Email: You will receive a New Grad Unit Preferences Survey. Please don’t forget to check your junk/spam folder too.
2. Chat with a Recruiter: We will schedule a conversation with you and request your references.
3. Application Review: Our recruitment team will share your New Grad Package (resume, cover letter, references, and conversation notes) with managers based on your preferred units. Please note, due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to provide status updates.
4. Meet the Manager: If a unit is able to support a new graduate, you may be invited to a meet-and-greet with the manager.
5. Receive & Accept Your Offer!

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous: [email protected]

Start your nursing journey with Island Health! Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5859.pdf