Please note, a temporary error in our hiring system occurred on the morning of May 30, 2024. If you received an email indicating the position was filled, please disregard. We ask that you continue to apply and we look forward to our future conversations with you.
We want to invest in you!
The Employed Student Nurse (ESN/ESPN) program provides nursing employment, under the regulatory supervision of an Island Health RN/RPN/NP, to work in a clinical setting for 275 hours of hands-on experience with pay. These hours will support you to apply your nursing theory and build clinical skills in a team environment and gain exposure to a career within Island Health. In many cases, you can apply your earned seniority towards your first RN/RPN job with us!
Island Health offers year-round employment. With two hiring intakes per year, nursing students can experience a variety of practice environments. Take a look at the job description (ESN and ESPN), program principles and FAQs of the ESN/ESPN program.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Review the Application Criteria
- Be continually enrolled full-time in a recognized Registered Nursing or Registered Psychiatric Nursing program in Canada, and be in good standing.
- Have successfully completed Year 2 of a British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives entry-level RN or RPN education program or equivalent nursing program from another jurisdiction.
- Meet eligibility criteria for Employed Student registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Step 2: Prepare Your Application
- Consider your first choice of program/specialty area and desired location by reviewing our locations.
- Prepare your Cover Letter to tell Island Health about yourself and your passions and interests in nursing.
- Organize your Resume to showcase your experience and highlight recent clinical placements.
- Identify at least two References (ideally a post-secondary institution Clinical Instructor and personal/work reference).
- Review British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives’ Employed Student Nurse webpage to get started in applying for your Employed Student license.
Step 3: Apply via VI-Hire
Employed Student Nurse positions are posted on VI-Hire in the spring and fall. Apply through the Expression of Interest (EOI) posting.
To apply on VI-Hire, you will need to:
- Create a VI-Hire account/profile.
- Upload a resume and cover letter.
- Set up an account to receive email auto-alerts for new job postings.
- Apply to the ESN Expression of Interest posting.
- Visit the VI-Hire website for more information.
Contact professionalpractice@islandhealth.ca with questions related to practice.
Contact employedstudentprogram@islandhealth.ca with questions related to the application process.