About

• Job Title: Registered Nurse – Part-Time
• Location: Queen Margaret’s School, Duncan, BC
• Hours: 16 hours per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30am–3:30pm)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Reports To: Mindy Swamy, Head of Health Services

About Queen Margaret’s School

• Located in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, Queen Margaret’s School (QMS) is a vibrant day and boarding school for students from Preschool to Grade 12. With a strong commitment to student wellbeing, we are seeking a compassionate and professional
• Registered Nurse
• to join our Health Services team on a part-time basis.

The Opportunity

• This is a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and caring RN to provide developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive health care to students aged 3–19, including local and international students. Working two days per week during the school year, the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting the health and wellness of our diverse student and staff population.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and care within the RN Scope of Practice
• Respond to medical emergencies, coordinating with EMS when necessary
• Deliver follow-up care and maintain
• accurate documentation using our Electronic Medical Record system
• Support students with chronic conditions, injuries, and illness in a culturally sensitive and age-appropriate manner
• Collaborate with faculty, counselling, boarding, and support staff to ensure continuity of care
• Communicate clearly with students, staff, and families, using translation tools as needed
• Facilitate referrals to external medical professionals and coordinate immunizations and health screenings
• Educate staff and students on relevant medical needs, conditions, and care plans
• Support school-wide wellness initiatives and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to care
• Experience or interest in pediatrics, primary care, mental health, emergency care, or intercultural care is an asset
• Proficiency with electronic records and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Working Conditions

• 16 hours per week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:30am to 3:30pm
• School-year position: off during all school breaks and statutory holidays
• Work takes place in the on-campus Health Centre, with occasional campus-wide response
• Some opportunity for additional hours may arise occasionally
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada