Work Area (FBA Only) EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, SOUTH, CENTRE MED Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500 / 1500-2300 / 2300-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $24.80 - $24.80 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Mar. 3 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Mar. 3 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description
Are you someone who is passionate about people, empathetic, and enjoys serving others in your community? Are you searching for an exciting new career direction, or something extraordinary to take things to the next level? If so, this opportunity could be for you!
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, Island Health is offering a life changing career and learning opportunity to become a registered Health Care Aide in your own community. The Health Career Access Program (HCAP) offers employment as a Health Care Support Worker while you attend post-secondary and receive training to become a Health Care Aide. While in HCAP participants will receive financial support for training, tuition, textbooks, and more.
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff – as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.
We have opportunities available across the Island in Acute Care that might be just the right fit for you! Some of your Acute Care sites include:
Coast Salish Territory:
Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria General Hospital Saanich Peninsula Hospital Cowichan District Hospital Lady Minto HospitalKwakwaka'wakw Territory:
Comox Valley Hospital Campbell River General Hospital
Nuu-chah-nulth Territory:
Nanaimo General Hospital West Coast General Hospital QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceTo join the Health Career Access program (HCAP), you will have:
Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status Education Training and Experience Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalent Must be able to meet college entrance requirements Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to work with others effectively Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including evening and overnight shifts Ability to organize work
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Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD5481.pdf
Additional information for applicants NOTE: These positions are being offered through the Health Career Access Program (HCAP). This program requires you to be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. || The program requires a minimum Grade 10 English if educated in Canada. If a permanent resident you will need a recent recognized English Assessment (IELTS or CLBPT) or English Proficiency results. || Please be aware that this is a full time, 24/7 commitment for 24 months between working and or going to school. || You will be required to work all shifts on a rotation which could include days/evenings and nights, between Monday through Sundays. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/job-seekers-employees/find-a-job/health-care Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU