Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (206448)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality care to residents. The role involves assessments, personal care planning, and executing nursing procedures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Performs assessments and plans personal care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Medication Administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 with a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to complex but stable residents/clients. Responsibilities include performing assessments, planning and providing personal care, and executing nursing procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse 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-specific protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• MHSU positions require additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice involving primary diagnosis of 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 care plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at the full scope of practice required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

For more details, visit this link.