Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a supportive healthcare environment. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring a commitment to continuous improvement in care quality. As a full-scope LPN, you will perform assessments, provide personal care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise will ensure adherence to the highest standards of practice set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing LPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required.
• Perinatal positions require additional education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

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 - (208168)

Work Area: FBA Only

Multi-Site: No

Travel Requirement: Not specified

Shift Start Time/End Time: 1000-2200

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE: 0.58

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 41.25

Planned Start Date: Jan. 6 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required: 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.

BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE.

Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).

1. Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting.
2. Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.

The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.