Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join their team in Alert Bay, BC. The successful candidate will perform nursing assessments and personal care under the direction of a manager while adhering to the standards set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates must have registration with the college and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $32.84 to $44.96 per hour, with a rotating work schedule.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of a perinatal education program or recent perinatal experience may be required for specific positions.
• Additional education required for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under the direction of a manager.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate within the full scope of practice as outlined by regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to operate medical equipment

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (219871)

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:15, 19:00-07:15

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 27 2025

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 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) 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.
• 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.