Island Health Careers

A Meaningful Place to Work

As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we provide healthcare services to people on Vancouver Island and surrounding islands and communities. We’re always looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing team and help us shape innovative and culturally safe care in our province. Join us and help build the future of health. 

Why Island Health

You understand your value as a health care professional, but you’re looking for more than just a steady paycheque. At Island Health, you’ll make a real impact and help transform lives in our communities.

As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we serve over 850,000 residents through hospitals, clinics, health centres, long-term care, and more. We offer diverse career opportunities in nursing, pharmacy, laboratory services, food and environmental services, and administrative roles. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth.

Our Benefits

  • Generous paid leave allowance
  • Excellent employer-paid extended health benefits package
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Employee discount and perk program

Learn more about why people choose to work with Island Health Why Work Here

Indigenous Employee Experience

Island Health serves 50 First Nations communities belonging to three cultural families grouped by language: Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw. In addition, six chartered Métis communities and six urban Friendship Centres are part of the communities we serve.

Roman Frank, Ahousaht Nation, Manager, West Coast, Indigenous Health and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Island Health’s vision for the future is rooted in respect, understanding, and recognition of Indigenous peoples, which is why we established the Indigenous Employee Experience program.

What our team is saying…

I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.

Heeweon, Medical Radiation Technologist
Cowichan Valley, BC

I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.

Heeweon, Medical Radiation Technologist
Cowichan Valley, BC

I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.

Heeweon, Medical Radiation Technologist
Cowichan Valley, BC

I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.

Heeweon, Medical Radiation Technologist
Cowichan Valley, BC

I get to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the local community; it’s truly fulfilling. I can’t remember how many patients have expressed their gratitude for the kindness and compassion they experienced during their time at the hospital. This heartfelt appreciation reminds me of the importance of our work.

Heeweon, Medical Radiation Technologist
Cowichan Valley, BC
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I would encourage anyone to join Island Health – the opportunities offered are vast.

Erik E., Manager, Home Support Services
Nanaimo, BC

I would encourage anyone to join Island Health – the opportunities offered are vast.

Erik E., Manager, Home Support Services
Nanaimo, BC

I would encourage anyone to join Island Health – the opportunities offered are vast.

Erik E., Manager, Home Support Services
Nanaimo, BC

I would encourage anyone to join Island Health – the opportunities offered are vast.

Erik E., Manager, Home Support Services
Nanaimo, BC

I would encourage anyone to join Island Health – the opportunities offered are vast.

Erik E., Manager, Home Support Services
Nanaimo, BC
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Our team works together and we support each other as equal team members.  medical office assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and the entire team works together without any rigid hierarchies – we all care about our patients and the community.

Faith V., Medical Office Assistant
Victoria, BC

Our team works together and we support each other as equal team members.  medical office assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and the entire team works together without any rigid hierarchies – we all care about our patients and the community.

Faith V., Medical Office Assistant
Victoria, BC

Our team works together and we support each other as equal team members.  medical office assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and the entire team works together without any rigid hierarchies – we all care about our patients and the community.

Faith V., Medical Office Assistant
Victoria, BC

Our team works together and we support each other as equal team members.  medical office assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and the entire team works together without any rigid hierarchies – we all care about our patients and the community.

Faith V., Medical Office Assistant
Victoria, BC

Our team works together and we support each other as equal team members.  medical office assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and the entire team works together without any rigid hierarchies – we all care about our patients and the community.

Faith V., Medical Office Assistant
Victoria, BC
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There are so many things I love about working in the NICU, almost too many to talk about!

Nicole S., Registered Nurse
Victoria, BC

There are so many things I love about working in the NICU, almost too many to talk about!

Nicole S., Registered Nurse
Victoria, BC

There are so many things I love about working in the NICU, almost too many to talk about!

Nicole S., Registered Nurse
Victoria, BC

There are so many things I love about working in the NICU, almost too many to talk about!

Nicole S., Registered Nurse
Victoria, BC

There are so many things I love about working in the NICU, almost too many to talk about!

Nicole S., Registered Nurse
Victoria, BC
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Join Island Health and help us create healthier, stronger communities.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Island Health occupies the traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations who have lived here since time immemorial and who continue to hold rights and titles on these lands. Island Health acknowledges and recognizes these homelands and the stewardship of Indigenous peoples of this land.

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