Job Description

Close Date
Feb. 14 2025
Location
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
07:30-19:30, 19:30-07:30
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
0.67
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
48.05
Planned Start Date
Feb. 14 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Aug. 21 2025
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

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.
Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
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 an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year's recent related experience.

• Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (i.e. Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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Additional information for applicants
This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!
Additional Clauses
BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.