Home Nurse jobs in Vancouver, BC typically pay C$39–C$70 an hour (about C$6,750–C$12,100 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Vancouver.
- Typical pay
- C$39–C$70
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$6,750–C$12,100
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open home nurse positions in Vancouver
No open position is listed for Vancouver today. New home nurse jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Home NurseAbout home nurse jobs in Vancouver
Working as a home nurse in Vancouver, BC means joining a private household. The home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring, and families across Metro Vancouver hire for this role all year round.
Vancouver is known for technology, film and VFX, international trade, and clean energy, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Telus, Sony Imageworks, and Vancouver Coastal Health. Vancouver is the third-largest film production centre in North America and Canada's busiest port city.
Main duties
- Assess and record vital signs
- Administer medication and injections
- Dress wounds and prevent infection
- Manage medical equipment at home
- Coordinate with doctors and the family
Home Nurse pay in Vancouver
Household incomes in Vancouver are shaped by an average local salary of around C$76,000, which is why home nurse pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a home nurse
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Vancouver?
The local job market is growing at 4.1% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Vancouver.
Vancouver is often described as “Hollywood North and Pacific Tech Gateway”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Current nursing licence in the country
- Clinical experience relevant to the patient
- Professional references
- Background check
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Most home nurse roles in Vancouver are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your home nurse experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home nurse earn in Vancouver, BC?
Home Nurse jobs in Vancouver, BC typically pay C$39–C$70 an hour (about C$6,750–C$12,100 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Vancouver?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse roles in Vancouver are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a home nurse in Canada?
Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a home nurse do day to day?
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.
How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Vancouver on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Vancouver hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a home nurse work?
A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.