Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214775)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Un organisme de santé de Vancouver Island recherche un Infirmier autorisé (LPN) pour rejoindre son équipe. Le poste implique des évaluations de patients, la planification et la fourniture de soins personnels, tout en respectant les normes et protocoles de l'agence. Les candidats doivent être régulièrement inscrits au BC College of Nurses and Midwives et posséder une expérience pertinente, notamment dans les soins périnataux ou en santé mentale.

Qualifications

• Inscription en cours avec le BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Formation en soins périnataux ou expérience récente requise.
• Compétences en santé mentale/souci d'usage pour les postes MHSU.

Responsibilities

• Réaliser des évaluations et fournir des soins personnels.
• Mettre en œuvre un plan de soins dans un environnement multidisciplinaire.
• Effectuer des procédures infirmières selon les protocoles établis.

Skills

Communication efficace

Organisation

Compétences en administration de médicaments

Education

Inscription auprès de la BC College of Nurses and Midwives en tant que LPN

Certification en NRP

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 requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in this position.

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

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Perinatal positions require either: (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) one year of recent acute perinatal experience (within the last 2 years). Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required.
• MHSU positions require additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions require two years of recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement a care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

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