Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 06:45-14:45, 12:00-20:00 Days Off Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Oct. 5 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Feb. 24 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) Yes 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. Working as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Surgical Care Nurse functions as an experienced self-directed surgical care nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience





Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant; and Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing on a unit specific basis; or An equivalent combination of education and training. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience on a unit specific basis. Basic Life Support, Level C Skills And Abilities

Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills Demonstrate sound judgement, observation and patient assessment skills Demonstrate tact and empathy Prioritize and organize patient demands made and care needs Operate related equipment Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team Foster good public relations Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Physically able to perform the duties of the position Work independently, with limited supervision 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 setting of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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📌 Surgical Care Nurse (Chemainus)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Chemainus