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) invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care in accordance with standards and scope of practice.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication administration, and collaboration with residents, families, and staff to support safety and quality of care. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require additional education or recent perinatal experience.
• MHSU positions require additional education for mental health/substance use practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans and provides personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and operate related equipment within full scope of practice.
• Collaborate with residents, families and staff to support safety and quality of care.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Deal with others

Organize work

Knowledge of full scope practice

Operate equipment

Physical job duties

Education

BC nurses & midwives registration

Perinatal education & breastfeeding (or 1 year perinatal exp)

NRP certification (past 2 years)

Mental Health/Substance Use education (BCCNM)

Surgical/preadmission clinic experience

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (233017)

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

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Planned Start Date

Jul. 31 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) 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.