Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope for multi-site coverage. You will perform assessments, plan care, and deliver nursing procedures within a full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Registration with the BC CNMs is required. Perinatal, MHSU, and hip/knee clinic experience are noted, with rotating shifts and a bi-weekly 47.67 hours schedule.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require perinatal education + breastfeeding; or 1 year recent acute perinatal exp.
• MHSU positions require additional education per BCCNM for MH/SA disorders.
• Hip and Knee Clinic requires two years recent related surgical/preadmission clinic exp.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care.
• Perform nursing procedures in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Operate according to BC CNMs standards and agency policies.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Deal with others effectively

Organize work and plan

Full scope of practice (medications)

Operate equipment

Physically carry out duties

Education

LPN registration with BC CNMs

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (235963)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-19:30, 19:30-07:30

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

0.67

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

47.67

Planned Start Date

Sep. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

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.
• 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.