Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (211168)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive patient care while adhering to the standards set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, as well as continuous improvement in quality and safety. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and the competence to operate within their full scope of practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, execute nursing procedures.
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Physical Capability

Education

LPN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Mental Health and Substance Use Education

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. Continuous improvement in 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 executes nursing procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 must be current within the past 2 years.
• MHSU positions require completion of additional education as specified 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.
• Work effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement care plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.

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