Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (210309)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing personal care, performing nursing procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant qualifications in perinatal or mental health care. This position emphasizes effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course or one year of recent acute perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures.
• Operates within competency guidelines and full scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medication Administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to agency policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require either (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) one year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Additionally, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is required.
• MHSU positions require completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement a care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf.