Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse with full scope responsibilities across units in Port Hardy. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to BC practice standards.

The LPN will assess, plan and provide personal care, including medication administration and use of related equipment, while complying with unit protocols and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an LPN.
• Perinatal positions require perinatal education or 1 year of recent perinatal experience.
• NRP certification within the past 2 years for perinatal roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan and provide personal care.
• Administer medications and operate related equipment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Carry out duties according to Standards of Practice and unit protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medication Administration

Teamwork

Education

LPN registration (BC CNMs)

Perinatal education or 1 year perinatal experience

NRP certification (past 2 years)

MHSU education as outlined by BCCNM

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (237428)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

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

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 31 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) 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.