Specialty Critical Care/ICU

Role and Facility Information

Island Health has a full-time Specialty RN Training Opportunity (Critical Care) at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC.

There is an 18-month return of service requirement with this position, however, staff may move between Island Health departments within that specialty.

The post-basic training program requires full time attendance.

As the RN in the Specialty RN Training Opportunity role, you will plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

The Critical Care Specialty Education Training Opportunity has two parts:

• Distance Prerequisite Course are required with completion by *end of August 2026*- Online courses completion (of BCIT NSCC 7120 Theory 1 and NSCC 7150 / Mosby ECG with PLAR credit/acceptable alternative) achieved while continuing in your current job.

• Full-time Compressed Timeframe Training Sept-Dec 2026 - Theory and clinical courses completion.

Island Health sponsorship includes tuition, books and paid release from your current job to become a full time student in the sponsoring unit.

The salary range for this position is $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

What You'll Need to Apply

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

- Recent, related medical and/or surgical experience.

When applicants have completed this specialty training they will be moved into a regular position within the Specialty department.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

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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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