Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (209707)

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 assessments, and ensuring patient safety according to established standards. Ideal candidates will have LPN registration and relevant experience in perinatal or mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course or 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medication Administration

Education

LPN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

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 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 Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating 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 also require (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Perinatal positions also require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years.
• MHSU positions also require completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders are the primary diagnosis.

Skills And Abilities

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

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