About Us
The School of Nursing is committed to research, professional activities, knowledge generation, and advancement of nursing practice. Through partnerships among educators, students, practitioners, researchers and policy developers, we promote health and social change.
We honour all members of our community. We uphold an inclusive environment wherein diversity in beliefs and practices—as well as individual uniqueness—is lived, celebrated and respected.
Uniquely situated in the Faculty of Human and Social Development the School of Nursing provides opportunity to pursue scholarly links with the university through:
- Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (formerly Centre on Aging)
- Centre for Youth and Society
- Centre for the Study of Religion and Society
- Centre for Addictions Research of BC
We are linked with research centres at the University of British Columbia including the Institute for Health Promotion Research, the Human Early Learning Partnership, and the W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
We have strong research and practice linkages with Island Health, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, Interior Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, Provincial Health Authority, and Ministry of Health.
The School of Nursing is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and approved by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
Strategic Plan
School of Nursing 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan | Connect. Inspire. Lead.
To view the Strategic Plan click here
Faculty Opportunities
Faculty participate with colleagues, students, and the public in socially engaging ways and strive to integrate teaching, scholarship, and research at all program levels. The Faculty of HSD provides support for research development through the HSD Research Support Centre as well connections with the Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation office to support its faculty with professional development and teaching enhancement. We post faculty postions on the UVic Careers site.
Staff Opportunities
Information about working for the University of Victoria and current staff opportunities is found on the UVic Careers site.