Close Date Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 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 Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 0 Planned Start Date May. 26 2025 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 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.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - NICU plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the 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. Graduate of a recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program, or enrollment into specialty training pathway. Current CPR Basic Rescuer. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or completion of certification within one (1) year of hire. Recent (within the past 2 years) newborn intensive care unit skills; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.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/JD1012.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU