Close Date
Jul. 31 2026
Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$32.84 - $44.96
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75.0
Planned Start Date
Aug. 10 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Apr. 1 2027
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
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
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Coordinator or designate and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. Performs a variety of orthopaedic technician functions such as applying and removing casts and splints and setting up, monitoring, and adjusting traction equipment as directed by the physician. The Orthopaedic LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
Completion of recognized training in Orthopaedic Technology plus two years of Orthopaedic technician experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
- Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD476.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Ortho Tech LPN course requiredMinimum 3 years acute care (full scope) nursing.A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.
Additional Clauses
BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE.Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting.2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU
