Registered Nurse - Surgical Relief Pool

Close Date
Jul. 24 2026
Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0700-1900/1900-0700
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
1.00
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Sep. 15 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 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 Patient Care Manager or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in a variety of surgical areas as assigned in accordance with unit/program philosophies, competency guidelines, policies and the CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years medical/surgical-nursing experience preferred including chemotherapy administration, pain management.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies' representatives, patients, and families.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD972.pdf
Additional information for applicants
relocation may be considered for successful applicant
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.
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU

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