First seen by our source: last month
Nurse — Emergency Room/Trauma
@ VCH
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
VCH (Island Health) is hiring a full-time General Duty Nurse for the Emergency Nursing team at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni. The role assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients, with rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, on-call duties, and a pay range of $41.42 to $59.52 per hour plus shift differentials.
Pay:
$41.42–$59.52 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients
- Follow established policies, procedures and standards
- Work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
- Provide on-call coverage
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as practicing RN
- Basic Life Support Level C
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas
- Two years of recent related experience
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | RN |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance |
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VCH
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 159 |
Specialty Emergency Room/Trauma
Return to Results VIHA-7527Status Open Site West Coast General Hospital Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Date Range Date Range Position Type Union Position Hours of Work 07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00 On Call On Call Qualifications, Education and SkillsRequisitesMinimum Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Skills Required ALCS; BLCS | Role and Facility InformationIsland Health is hiring a full-time General Duty Nurse to join the Emergency Nursing team at West Coast General Hospital. In this role, the General Duty Nurse assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. What You'll Need to Apply - Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. - Basic Life Support, Level C required. - Recognized post-basic education required for clinical areas (or equivalent). - Two years of recent, related experience. - Advanced Cardiac Life Support. What We Offer - Competitive salary: $41.42 – $59.52 per hour plus applicable shift differentials. - Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. - Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions. - 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated to FTE) plus 13 statutory holidays. - Continuing education and professional development opportunities. - Relocation assistance for eligible candidates may be available. A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health 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. West Coast General Hospital West Coast General Hospital is a 54-bed full-service facility dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to the 18,000+ residents of the Alberni Valley. Committed to compassionate, accessible care, the hospital provides a welcoming environment with free parking for visitors and staff. On-site dining options include the cafeteria, serving hot meals, soups, and sandwiches, and the West Coast Café, offering coffee, muffins, and light meals. Join our team at West Coast General Hospital and make a difference in the community through exceptional healthcare. Apply today! Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples. As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism. Request InfoTermsRequest Info |
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