General Duty Nurse

Close Date
Location
West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 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
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
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Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
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Planned Start Date
Oct. 12 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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Basic Life Support, Level C required. Recognized post-basic education required for clinical areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year's recent related experience.
Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Critical care and specialty units (i.e. Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This is a med/surg nurse role within the ED for admitted/hold patients awaiting bed placement and various ER tasks within a med surg RN scope
Additional Clauses
West Coast General Hospital: More information on working at may be found at: https://youtu.be/amD__Ko_6SY
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU

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