Licensed Practical Nurse

Island Health; Victoria; Presencial; CAD 45.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join an interdisciplinary team. Under the program manager's direction, you perform assessments, provide nursing procedures, and contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating client care.

Travel between multiple sites may be required; shifts run 23:00–07:00. Requires BC College of Nurses and Midwives LPN registration, additional MH/SU education, Class V license, CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe; one year of related experience with mental

Formación

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Additional education per BCCNM guidelines for MH/SU primary diagnosis.
• Class V BC Driver's License.
• CPR, Standard First Aid and Food Safe certifications.
• One year recent experience with clients with mental illness.

Responsabilidades

• Perform assessments and nursing procedures under supervision.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required.
• Operate within BC standards and agency policies and unit protocols.

Conocimientos

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Observation of changes

Educación

LPN registration (BC)

MH/SU practice education

Driver's license (Class V)

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Safe certification

Descripción del empleo

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

23:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

0.75

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

53.33

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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 program manager or designate and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, performs assessments and nursing procedures, provides support with developing, implementing and evaluating plans to meet the needs of the client. The LPN 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.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis.
• Class V BC Driver's License.
• Certificates in CPR, Standard First Aid and Food Safe.
• Recent, related experience of one year working with clients with mental illness.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.