Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse - General Duty

Close Date
Location
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0700-1900/1900-0700
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
0.72
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
51.33
Planned Start Date
Oct. 3 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jan. 31 2027
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 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.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator or delegate, provides nursing care for children and youth with behavioural, emotional and psychiatric disturbances. Within the context of a multi-disciplinary team and in a residential setting, provides care and treatment to children and youth, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Minimum two years' recent related experience, which includes one year paediatric and one year psychiatric experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently, set priorities and organize workload accordingly.
Ability to deal effectively with others and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to manage aggressive behaviour through progressive intervention techniques.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD986.pdf
Additional information for applicants
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
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU

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