Build meaningful relationships with patients and coworkers. Join the Long-Term team at Island Health!

The registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse coordinated and provides direct nursing cate to an assigned group of residents/clients. Provided guidance to caregivers for resident/ client care consistent with current standards of professional practice, the philosophy of care, and established organizational standards within an interdisciplinary care environment.

We are currently hiring RN/RPN-LTC for our long-term care facilities across Vancouver Island. If you are someone who cares about your community and would like to be a part of something bigger, this may be your opportunity to showcase your knowledge, skills and abilities.

We have full-time, part-time, temporary and casual positions available. Apply today and begin your career in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Why Island Health?

We know that the people make the organization. Our team is made up of more than 30,000 health care professionals, including the more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives that make up our Medical Staff, and 1,000 volunteers. Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety – creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC’s Top Employer (2023). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

The Vancouver Island region offers endless year-round recreation opportunities in a spectacular setting.

Long-Term Care Locations:

Glengarry Hospital - South Island

Gorge Road Hospital - South Island

Priory Hospital - South Island

Saanich Peninsula Hospital - South Island

Summit at Quadra Village - South Island

Aberdeen Hospital - South Island

Chemainus Health Centre - Central Island

Cairnsmore (Duncan) - Central Island

Dufferin Place (Nanaimo) - Central Island

Eagle Park (Qualicum) - Central Island

Trillium Lodge (Parksville) - Central Island

Westhaven Lodge (Port Alberni) - Central Island

Yucalta Lodge (Comox Valley) - North Island

Cumberland Lodge (Cumberland) - North Island

Eagle Ridge (Port Hardy Hospital) - North Island

Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) - North Island

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -

As per job description for specific department hired into.

QUALIFICATIONS: -

Education, Training And Experience

To join our team, you will have:

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant.

Skills And Abilities: -

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multidisciplinary team and the public.

Deal with others effectively.

Organize work and implement a plan of care.

Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.

Operate related equipment.

Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.