Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (212775)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Nanaimo. The role involves performing assessments, planning care, and executing nursing procedures while adhering to the standards set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates must be registered and possess relevant experience, particularly in perinatal or mental health settings. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment focused on safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses.
• Perinatal education or acute experience required for perinatal positions.
• NRP certification within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures within full scope of practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program or 1 year acute perinatal experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders

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 commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is integrated into all aspects of this position.

Under the supervision of the Manager or a designate, and 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 LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to competency guidelines, Standards of Practice, agency policies, 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) at least 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required.
• MHSU positions require additional education as specified by BCCNM for practice involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at the full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.

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