Do you want to help build a community of care in a community that cares?

What We Offer

Cowichan Valley communities range from charming seaside villages to bustling town centres near the centrally located city of Duncan, B.C. Each community has its own distinct flavour and they are unified by their welcoming and supportive people.

With excellent public schools, French Immersion, nature-based centres, and several world-class private schools, the Cowichan Valley is a wonderful place to raise your family. Your children can choose from a variety of sport and art clubs, and the whole family can enjoy state-of-the-art recreation facilities.

Island Health is looking for talented professionals to join our team of compassionate and dedicated nurses at Cowichan District Hospital today.

With a new, world-class community hospital under construction and doors opening in 2027, there are opportunities in all programs, including specialty areas. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or LPN registrant is required. 

Join our growing team! These positions would be a great fit for you if you love the outdoors, want to escape big city living, and are looking for a new, fulfilling career in a vibrant, culturally diverse community that cares. 

Up to $20,000 signing bonus available for eligible positions. 

Relocation assistance may be available for eligible positions. 

These positions may also qualify for Provincial and/or Federal Loan Forgiveness programs. 

Award-Winning Employer

Competitive Wages

Exceptional Benefits

Vacation, Leave, & Pension

Reconciliation

Community

Construction for the new Cowichan District Hospital launched in 2023 and it is expected to open its doors in 2027. The replacement will be three times larger with capacity for 204 beds. It will be B.C.'s first fully electric hospital and is being built to LEED Gold standards for environmental sustainability. 

Staff, patients, and Indigenous partners have contributed to a design with improved patient experience and provider wellness in mind, incorporating healing design and a strong connection to the natural environment.  

We offer a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment where you can engage and share your skills and knowledge.

We work together with a shared goal of creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Tranquility

Adventure

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw Peoples.

As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

The lush, rolling green landscapes and multitude of beaches are great for unwinding, but adventure-seekers will also enjoy world class fly-fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, rainforest hiking, golfing, and much more. Four hikeable and bikeable mountains are close by, plus a huge variety of trail systems with spectacular scenery.

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Not currently registered with the BC College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or LPN registrant? Click to learn how to apply to practice in British Columbia.