Island Health Careers

A Meaningful Place to Work

As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, Island Health delivers care to people across Vancouver Island and surrounding communities. We’re building a workplace—and a health system—where people from all backgrounds feel safe, valued, and supported. Committed to anti-racism, Indigenous cultural safety and equity, we’re always looking for dedicated professionals to help shape innovative, culturally safe care. Join us and help build the future of health.

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Occupational Therapist

Parksville McCarter Street – Parksville

Laboratory Technologist

Comox Valley Hospital – Courtenay

Licensing Officer

Nanaimo Bowen Centre – Nanaimo

Pharmacy Technician

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital – Nanaimo

Registered Nurse

Victoria General Hospital – Victoria

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Port McNeill Hospital – Port McNeill

Radiological Technologist

Gold River Health Centre – Gold River

Community Health Worker 1

Duncan Norcross & Drinkwater Road – Duncan

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 930,000 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 working 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.

Tania Dick, Dzawada’enuxw First Nation, RN, BScN, MN-NP, Director, Strategic Partnerships & Engagement, Indigenous Health and Rural & Remote Communities

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.

Indigenous Employee Experience

Island Health and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

At Island Health, we welcome you with open arms, embracing the power of togetherness and support. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is a priority. Our organization thrives when we collaborate and our culture of cameraderie shines through. Here we uplift, and stand by one another, working hand in hand to deliver exceptional healthcare.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Neil and Julia

Robin

Jonald and Remjolyn

What our team is saying…

I’ve worked as a remote Certified Practice Nurse for the past couple of years. Outside of work, I appreciate the quieter pace of life and being closely connected to nature. For me, that balance between meaningful work, community connection, and the lifestyle that comes with remote living is what makes rural healthcare so rewarding.

Jennifer J., Registered Nurse

Port Alice Health Centre

When you move to North Vancouver Island, expect to meet a lot of friendly people! You will get to know your colleagues really well and work with all members of the care team. My favourite part of living and working in the northern communities of Vancouver Island are the outdoor activities! Outdoor access is at our back door.

Alison B., Pharmacist

Port Hardy Hospital

I moved to North Vancouver Island for my love of the outdoors and my passion for sea kayaking. One of the things I enjoy most about working at Port McNeill Hospital is being part of the morning acute care team rounds, where team members have the opportunity to practice professional autonomy while collaborating on interventions.

Judy Q., Occupational Therapist

Port McNeill Hospital

For the first time in my career, I have found work-life balance. I attribute that to living in this community and being able to leave my shift and immediately meet up with friends to hike the trails and reconnect with nature. It’s a beautiful lifestyle on Salt Spring Island, and a great place to raise our kids as well.

Erin P., Rural Site Director

Lady Minto Hospital

Laboratory is a great department to work in — you truly feel like part of a team. Everyone supports each other, and there’s a strong sense of collaboration. The lab plays a crucial role in patient care; there wouldn’t be a functioning hospital without it.

Shawn, Medical Laboratory Assistant

West Coast General Hospital