Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Port Alberni, BC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, for a temporary full-time assignment at West Coast General Hospital. The role involves assessments, care planning and providing nursing procedures under the supervision of a manager.

Candidates must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives; perinatal, MHSU, or Hip/Knee clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Perinatal positions require perinatal education or 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience, and NRP certification within the past 2 years.
• MHSU positions require additional education as outlined by BCCNM.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions require two years of related surgical/pre-admission clinic experience.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions require two years’ related surgical and preadmission clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures.
• Operate within Standards of Practice and unit protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Maintain equipment and carry out duties safely and physically.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Medication administration

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (235829)

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07-1900 and 19-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 3 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 23 2027

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.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

-----------------------------------More information on working at West Coast General Hospital may be found at: https://youtu.be/amD__Ko_6SY