Registered Nurse - Relocate to Vancouver Island, BC

  • Island Health
  • Apr 13, 2026
Full time Nurse Registered Nurse

Job Description

Island Health is seeking experienced nurses to join our team. Here, your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and you can choose between a rural, community hospital or in the heart of the Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city (or somewhere in between).

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.

We are hiring full-time, part-time and temporary experienced nurses across Vancouver Island, including roles in:

  • Acute Care
  • Specialty Practice Areas (Emergency, ICU, Perinatal, etc.)
  • Long-Term Care
  • Mental Health & Substance Use
  • Restorative Health / Rehabilitation

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.

Job Category

Nurse, Registered Nurse

City

Vancouver Island, BC (multiple locations)