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Registered Nurse

@ Island Health

Victoria, British Columbia

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Island Health is hiring per-diem Registered Nurses to plan and deliver direct nursing care to patients and residents in hospital or community settings. The work follows BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and unit competency guidelines, with a shared focus on patient and staff safety and quality improvement. Qualifications include BC RN registration and up to two years of recent related experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients and residents
  • Work in hospital or community settings
  • Follow unit policies and BC nursing standards
  • Continuously improve quality and safety

Requirements summary:

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN
  • Up to two years of recent related experience
  • Area-specific specialty certification for specialty units
  • 75% on VIHA ECG Challenge exam for Heart Health roles
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to organize workload and set priorities

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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBC College of Nurses and Midwives RN registration

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Island Health

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Job description

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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.

  • Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
  • Heart Health nurse positions also require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1014.pdf

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