Close Date

Sep. 25 2026

Location

Saanich Community Health (SCHS) - Victoria, BC V8Z 3E9 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats, Friday

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

0.84

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

63.00

Planned Start Date

Oct. 19 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 17 2026

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 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 supervision of the Island Wide Manager, Palliative and End of Life Care (P&EOLC;), and as a member of the multidisciplinary P&EOLC; team. In collaboration with long-term care, Acute and Community teams the Palliative Care Nurse Consultant is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, teaching, and evaluating palliative and end of life care services provided to clients and patients and their caregivers/families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Recognized post-basic education in palliative care. Three (3) years recent related experience, including two (2)



years in a community setting for Palliative Care Coordinator positions based in community and two (2) years in an acute setting for Palliative Care Coordinator positions based in acute care.

Knowledge of health care programs and services relevant to palliative care in both the community and facility setting; program planning, development and evaluation; current trends in palliative care; and principles of adult teaching/learning; and Basic Life Support, Level C certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid drivers license.

Skills And Abilities

- Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
- Demonstrate clinical competence
- Provide leadership
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary HCC team, with other staff, and with clients/patients and their caregivers/families
- Conflict and problem-solving skills
- Utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy
- Fact find, seek out information and/or resources
- Intervene in crisis or difficult situations
- Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care
- Prioritize and organize work for self and others
- Assess learning needs of designated staff and teach skills required
- Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer
- Foster and promote good public relations
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Deal with others effectively
- Operate related equipment, including computers




- Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position
- Use personal vehicle

Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

This position is a temporary Palliative Care Nurse Consultant at the Saanich Community Health Services office. Travel is required. Palliative care, community health services and leadership experience are assets to this position. Please reach out to [email protected], hiring manager, with questions. 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.

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.

📌 Palliative Care Nurse Consultant (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria