Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Pediatric-Maternity
- Company: Island Health
- Location: Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) Duncan, BC, CA V9L 1E5
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-09-15
Close Date
Location
Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Sep. 21 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Nov. 6 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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
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.
Skills And Abilities
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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1869.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU