ICU Nurse Relocate to Port Alberni

Join our team of _Registered Intensive Care Unit Nurses_ in Port Alberni! We're offering up to $20,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance for eligible nursing positions.
Island Health is hiring registered nurses to join our ICU team at West Coast General Hospital.Port Alberni is known for its peaceful setting.
The lakes, forests, and slower pace of life make it the destination for those seeking a break from the rush of city life.
This tight-knit community offers easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing.
Whatever lifestyle you're looking for, Port Alberni has it.
What We Offer Financial Incentives:
We offer up to $20,000 signing bonuses for eligible nursing positions.
Relocation Assistance:
We know that moving is difficult.
To make it easier on you, we offer up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.
Competitive Wage:
$41.42 - $59.52 Supportive community:
West Coast General Hospital is a supportive community hospital filled with dedicated professionals who support each other to provide the best patient care.
Benefits:
Extended health (medical, dental), 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, accrued sick pay, pension plan, educational scholarships, premium employee discount program and more.
Qualifications _Education, Training and Experience _ Nursing Degree:
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing BCCNM Certification:
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BC College of Nurses and Midwives).
CPR Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR Level C is required for all nursing positions.
Specialty Certification:
Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support :
Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Experience:
Critical care and specialty units (i.e.
Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.
Skills And Abilities Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
Ability 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.
Specific job duties vary depending on your unit of interest.
Please apply indicating which area is of interest to you and our dedicated recruiter, Julie, will be happy to answer any unit-specific questions you have.
Additional information for applicants:
Island Health is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team at .Island Health offers healthcare services to over 930,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities, employing over 30,000 employees and 2,400 physician partners.Job Type:
Full-timePay:
$41.42-$59.52 per hourAdditional pay:
Overtime pay Signing bonusBenefits:
Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision careSchedule:
Day shift Night shiftApplication question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to Port Alberni, BC (Vancouver Island) prior to starting this position?Licence/Certification:
certification from another Canadian province (if no BCCNM) (preferred) ACLS Certification? (required) BLS Certification (preferred) BCCNM registration? (preferred)Work Location:
In person