Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse - )

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

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

Shift Start Time/End Time

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.53

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

37.5

Planned Start Date

Sep. 9 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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 (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.

The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse practices autonomously, utilizing an extended scope of practice defined by several levels of regulatory guidance. These include provincial legislation; BC College of Nurses and Midwives scope of practice, practice standards and code of ethics; Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of BC decision support tools; Island Health policies, procedures and guidelines; and lastly individual nurse competencies.

The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse works both independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing direct patient care and participating in health promotion activities for groups and individuals throughout the remote community.



The approach to care must encompass community and cultural values that are client focused, aiming to maintain or achieve maximum health. This requires a broad focus of health care activities which incorporates disease prevention, chronic disease management and acute care across the lifespan. It includes, but is not limited to, emergency assessment; treatment and palliation of illness and injury; assessment of health status; planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions and coordination of health services.

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.

The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse practices autonomously, utilizing an extended scope of practice defined by several levels of regulatory guidance. These include provincial legislation; BC College of Nurses and Midwives scope of practice, practice standards and code of ethics; Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of BC decision support tools; Island Health policies, procedures and guidelines; and lastly individual nurse competencies.





The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse works both independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing direct patient care and participating in health promotion activities for groups and individuals throughout the remote community. The approach to care must encompass community and cultural values that are client focused, aiming to maintain or achieve maximum health. This requires a broad focus of health care activities which incorporates disease prevention, chronic disease management and acute care across the lifespan. It includes, but is not limited to, emergency assessment; treatment and palliation of illness and injury; assessment of health status; planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions and coordination of health services.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

- Remote nursing certification or eligible for Remote Nursing Certification to be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant.
- Three (3) years' recent related experience; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Basic Life Support, Level 'C' certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma nursing core cours

📌 Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse (Ottawa)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Ottawa