Specialty Emergency Room/Trauma

Role and Facility Information


Island Health is hiring a General Duty Nurse to join the Emergency team at West Coast General Hospital.

Here, your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. Select ER and ICU positions may qualify for up to $20,000 signing bonus for eligible candidates.

About the Position
As a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with Island Health, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Your clinical skills, leadership and compassion will make a direct impact on the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

As the Registered Nurse, you will:
- assess, document, and monitor patient health status, reporting changes and collaborating with the care team, patients, and families,
- develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in partnership with interdisciplinary teams, including discharge planning,
- deliver direct nursing care, patient and family education, and respond to emergent or crisis situations as needed.

What You Will Need to Apply
- Current and active registration (or eligibility) with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
- Post-basic education required for some specialty areas (or equivalent).
- Basic Life Support, Level C.
- At least two years of nursing experience.

If you’re coming from outside BC, our team will connect you with the resources you need for a smooth transition.

What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $41.42 – $59.52 per hour plus applicable shift differentials.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision.
- Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions.
- 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated to FTE) plus 13 statutory holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates may be available.

Ready to Make the Move? If you’re passionate about high-quality care and excited to begin your next chapter on Vancouver Island, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

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Port Alberni

Situated in the central interior of Vancouver Island at the end of a long narrow inlet, Port Alberni is one of the few ports on the west coast that provides shelter against some of the powerful Pacific weather systems. Blessed with a moderate climate, it harbours both commercial fishing vessels and pleasure craft. Recreational activities in the area include fishing, hiking, scuba diving, golfing, kayaking and windsurfing.

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