Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health seeks an LPN (Full Scope) at West Coast General Hospital, Port Alberni. You will assess and care for patients, develop plans, and perform nursing procedures within full scope of practice. Strong communication with the care team and adherence to BC College standards are required.

The role includes perinatal/MHSU considerations and requires current LPN registration, NRP/education where applicable, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach in a busy multi-site setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course required for perinatal positions.
• NRP certification within the past 2 years for perinatal roles.
• MHSU-related practice education may be required for mental health/substance use cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and plan care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide personal care and nursing procedures in accordance with Standards of Practice.
• Administer medications and operate related equipment.
• Adhere to unit policies, safety protocols, and change management.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organize work

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Adaptability

Education

LPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education program + breastfeeding course

NRP certification within past 2 years

MHSU practice training per BCCNM

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (237664)

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

07:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

0.51

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

36.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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) 1year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Perinatal positions also require NeonatalResuscitation 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.

Applicants must have completed additional education as required by BCCNM for practice where mental health and/or substance use are the primary diagnosis by providing a Douglas College Certificate of Completion or a completed Island Health LPN MHSU - Continuing Competency Assessment Tool & required learning activities. -----------------A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios(mPNR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities. ---------------More information on working at West Coast General Hospital may be found at: https://youtu.be/amD__Ko_6SY