Surgical Care Nurse

Close Date
Location
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0730-1930/1930-0730
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
Nov. 3 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jul. 8 2028
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 (Island Health) 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.
Working as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Surgical Care Nurse functions as an experienced self-directed surgical care nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant; and
Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing on a unit specific basis; or
An equivalent combination of education and training.
Up to two (2) years recent, related experience on a unit specific basis.
Basic Life Support, Level C
Skills And Abilities
Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills
Demonstrate sound judgement, observation and patient assessment skills
Demonstrate tact and empathy
Prioritize and organize patient demands made and care needs
Operate related equipment
Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations
Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
Foster good public relations
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Physically able to perform the duties of the position
Work independently, with limited supervision
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1865.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
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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