Does Island Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Island Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Island Health. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Island Health?

61% of Island Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Island Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Island Health?

Registered Nurse (34) , Registered Nurse, BSN (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Manager (9) , Food Service Worker (8) , Licensed Practical Nurse (8) , Mental Health Worker (8) , Coordinator (7) , Social Worker (7) , Staffing Clerk (7) , Scheduler (6) , CHW (5) , Patient Ambassador (5) , Project Manager (5) , Counsellor (4)

What are the pros of working at Island Health according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and starting wage" ((in 49 reviews)); "good pay not enough spots to bid for shifts though" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great people and teams." ((in 26 reviews)); "lots of work available; great staff to work with" ((in 22 reviews)); "accommodating, understanding, great coworkers, flexible" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Island Health according to real employee reviews?

"The most toxic culture complicated by an electronic health record that has repeatedly failed to meet care requirements." ((in 8 reviews)); "The salary is low for the cost of living, and the hospital spends money like crazy for management salaries and surgery robots they don’t even use (seriously!)." ((in 7 reviews)); "Few managers struck an appropriate balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of proper leadership from upper management." ((in 6 reviews)); "No training provided" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Island Health redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Island Health redundancy and their outlook for job security at Island Health in 2026.

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Island Health Reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(446 total reviews)

Kathy MacNeil

65% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (446 reviews)

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Island Health has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 446 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Island Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

446 reviews

2.0

1 Jul 2026

Direct patient care hindered by poor leadership and cliques

Registered psychiatric nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Direct care with patients. Computerized data

Cons

Cliques. Brown-nosing. Poor leadership. No recognition for reliable work.

4.0

25 May 2026

Flexible and collaborative, but compensation and pace lag

Rehabilitation assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, collaborative, team friendly, making a difference to those in need

Cons

Compensation ceiling, bureaucracy, slow pace,

2.0

8 May 2026

Stable work but limited growth opportunities

Office assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

stable work, lots of work to stay busy

Cons

not much room for growth, short staff

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