Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Pediatric-Maternity

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Pediatric-Maternity - (216319)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Mar. 2 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.

Reports to the Manager or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to admitted and/or stable patients in the Pediatric-Maternity unit or hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical knowledge and skills related to Medical-Surgical programs. One (1) year recent related experience in medical-surgical clinical areas, and experience or training in Pediatric, Perinatal or Neonatal nursing.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing Specialty Nursing Certification in Pediatric, Perinatal or Neonatal nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.