Develop critical care expertise through theory and practicum as a Specialty Registered Nurse with Island Health. This regular full time prospect supports direct nursing care.

Reporting to a Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate, you will prepare for Island Health’s critical care specialty department. The position requires recent medical or surgical experience, effective communication, workload organization, and priority setting. After completing specialty training, you will move into a regular full time rotation line within the trained specialty department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Complete theory and practicum specialty training
- Plan and provide direct nursing care
- Follow unit and program philosophies




- Apply competency guidelines and applicable policies
- Support continuous quality and patient safety improvement

Requirements:

- Practice registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- Recent related medical or surgical nursing experience
- BCIT NSCC 7150 or PLAR equivalent and NSCC 7120
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- Physical ability to perform position duties

Build critical care capability through specialty training while applying direct nursing care and BCCNM practice standards with Island Health.

📌 Critical Care Specialty Registered Nurse (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo