Licensed Practical Nurse - (219966)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform assessments and nursing procedures. The role involves developing and evaluating care plans, ensuring patient safety, and requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates should possess CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe certifications, along with experience in mental health. This position may require travel with personal transportation.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education related to Mental Health/Substance Use.
• Recent experience working with clients with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and nursing procedures.
• Support development and evaluation of care plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Conflict management

Independent work

Prioritization

Client rapport

Education

License as a practicing LPN registrant

CPR and Standard First Aid certificates

Food Safe certificate

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.
• Ability to manage conflict.