Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (203590)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing assessments, planning and providing personal care, and executing nursing procedures in accordance with established standards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and quality care. Ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills and dedication will be valued.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Perinatal positions require specific education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and execute nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and care.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

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.

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.