Licensed Practical Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, for Gorge Road Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role is a temporary full-time position with rotating shifts, starting Jul 10, 2026 and ending Jan 10, 2028.

The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing assessments, personal care, and full-scope nursing procedures in accordance with BC College standards.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions may require additional education or recent perinatal experience.
• MHSU positions may require additional education for mental health/substance use focus.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions may require related surgical/pre-admission experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and provide personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer medications within full scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Nursing competencies

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

BC CNMs LPN registration

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (232590)

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500; 2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Jul. 10 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 10 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, 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 and 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) 1year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Perinatal positions also require NeonatalResuscitation 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.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions also require two (2) years' recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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.