Having been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023, the award-winning is actively hiring for a wide variety of positions in four municipalities on the northern tip of Vancouver Island: Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port Hardy, and Port McNeill.
These tight-knit communities offer the rare opportunity to experience rural living while enjoying close proximity to gorgeous coastal waters and mountains.
“I strongly feel that people who stay here do so for the sense of community. The natural beauty may initially draw people in, but we stay for the community,” says Kirie McMurchy, registered social worker at the Port McNeill Primary Care Centre/A'ekaḵila'as.
“People take care of each other here. Whether you are neighbours or colleagues, the expectation in a small community is that you chip in, you help out and you look out for people.”
“Island Health employees are important members of our communities on Northern Vancouver Island, and they work with so many people in the community to help serve different health-care needs,” says Michele Babchuk, MLA for North Island. “When people join our community to serve in the health-care system, we’re proud to be here to support and welcome them.”
Working for Island Health is the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts who are seeking strong community connections and passionate about helping others.
North Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful and temperate locations in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. Rich in culture, wildlife, and recreational opportunities, this region offers educational services up to college level and a comprehensive range of health services. It’s an ideal destination for individuals and families seeking a desirable place to live and work among stunning coastal landscapes.
Enjoy year-round outdoor activities and beautiful waterfront living, in a region that offers a strong, welcoming community.
Currently, Island Health has available positions in leadership, nursing, physicians, pharmacy, clerical administration, laboratory, mental health and substance use, food service, therapy and rehab, protection services, transportation, and many more.
On January 27, 2023, the provincial government announced a $30 million investment aimed at better supporting health-care providers in offering quality, safe care to patients we serve in North Vancouver Island.
This investment is supporting new recruitment and retention strategies, increased staff and physician support, expanded core staffing, facility investments, mental health and substance use service enhancements, expanded long-term care, and more.
Employee benefits
Island Health is committed to prioritizing the well-being of its employees through a wide range of benefits.
Eligible employees are entitled to an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, including dental and prescription coverage, Municipal Pension Plan, long term disability and extensive extended health plan, plus up to four weeks’ vacation after the first year of employment.
Financial incentives
In addition to offering competitive wages and educational scholarships, Island Health offers incentives for re-deployed employees travelling 40 kilometres or more from their primary worksite. This includes one and a half times premium pay, mileage, meals, and potential accommodation and travel expense reimbursement.
The North Vancouver Island Stabilization Initiative rewards employees who refer successful candidates to difficult-to-fill vacancies with monetary bonuses ranging from $250 to $1,500, depending on the position type.
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