Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, performing nursing procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient safety and quality of care. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under the direction of a manager.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Physical Capability

Education

LPN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (211404)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

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

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Mar. 23 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 6 2026

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) 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.

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.