Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality personal care and performing nursing procedures in accordance with established standards. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to the full scope of practice as defined by regulatory bodies. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a positive impact on patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal roles require additional education and certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Physical Capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Job description

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.