Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (RJH) in Victoria, BC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope for temporary full-time work. The role includes performing assessments, care planning and nursing procedures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required, with perinatal, MHSU or hip/knee clinic experience preferred. The position emphasizes safety and quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Experience with full-scope LPN duties and nursing procedures.
• Perinatal, MHSU or hip/knee clinic experience as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan care and provide personal care under supervision.
• Carry out nursing procedures in accordance with standards and policies.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and the health-care team.
• Operate related equipment and ensure safe patient care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient safety.

Skills

Assessments

Care planning

Nursing procedures

Medication administration

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BC CNM registration

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (236555)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1915/1900-0715

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

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

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.