Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC. The role provides patient care within a multidisciplinary team and performs assessments, plans, and nursing procedures in line with BC standards and unit protocols.

The casual position offers varied shifts (07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00) with a Aug 10 2026 start date and requires active LPN registration; perinatal, MHSU and hip/knee

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an LPN.
• Perinatal positions require perinatal education or 1 year recent perinatal experience; NRP within past 2 years.
• MHSU-related practice education per BCCNM requirements.
• Hip/knee clinic requires related surgical/preadmission clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, plan and provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Administer medications according to standards and unit protocols.
• Operate related medical equipment as required.
• Maintain documentation and communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Skills

Communication

Care planning

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

NRP certification within past 2 years

Perinatal education program

MHSU education per BCCNM requirements

Hip/knee clinic experience or related surgical clinic

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (232887)

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

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

/

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

/

Planned Start Date

Aug. 10 2026

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.

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

Additional Clauses

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