Full-Scope Licensed Practical Nurse: Perinatal & Clinic Care

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This role involves performing assessments, providing personal care, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to prioritize patient safety and quality care. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Relevant experience in perinatal care or surgical clinics may be required depending on the position.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require completion of a perinatal education program or 1 year recent acute perinatal experience.
• MHSU positions require additional education for mental health disorders.
• Two years recent related surgical and preadmission clinic experience for hip and knee clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure quality and safety in practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Work organization

Patient care planning

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program or equivalent

Job description

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This role involves performing assessments, providing personal care, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to prioritize patient safety and quality care. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Relevant experience in perinatal care or surgical clinics may be required depending on the position.