Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
07:15-19:30, 08:00-16:00, 19:15-07:30
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
0.6
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
42.86
Planned Start Date
Aug. 13 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jan. 28 2027
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 Skilled Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - NICU plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital 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. Graduate of a recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program, or enrollment into specialty training pathway. Current CPR Basic Rescuer. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or completion of certification within one (1) year of hire. Recent (within the past 2 years) newborn intensive care unit skills; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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.
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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📌 Registered Nurse - NICU (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 British Columbia