Close Date

Sep. 20 2026

Location

Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 24 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

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

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.

The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process in providing direct patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, fulfils the responsibilities of an individual practitioner. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for patients for whom nursing care is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty. Current CPR -Level C. Knowledge of the skills, policies and procedures required in the hospital and in the clinical speciality (see following list)



and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

- Application of nursing skills as listed in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice, and as required by the hospital and in the clinical speciality.
- Good organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills.
- Sound judgement, good observation, and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform appropriately in emergency situation.
- Ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role.
- Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Clinical Specialty Skills List, Registered Nurse

- Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR)

- Approved Critical Care/PAR Program, minimum one year PAR experience (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
- Maternity/Child

- BCIT Level 1 Obstetrics, NRP certified

- Basic Nursing Skills:

- Pre-natal Care
- Post-partum (Maternal)
- Post-partum (Neonate)
- Delegated Medical Functions:

- Monitoring patients receiving uterine stimulating drugs.
- Paediatrics

- Basic Nursing Skills:





- Respiratory Therapy
- Orthopaedic Care
- Medication Administration
- Oncology

- Chemotherapy Certificate (see new job description N.CI.21001.020)
- Operating Room

- Approved Post Graduate Operating Room Program. (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
- Psychiatry (see current job description N.CI.21001.005)

Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

This position will be subject to a QVH - Quw'utsun Valley Hospital | Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw Line Selection Process

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.

📌 Registered Nurse (Duncan)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Duncan