Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (206950)

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in a dynamic environment focused on patient care and safety. This role involves performing assessments, planning, and delivering personal care while adhering to the full scope of practice as defined by the regulatory body. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, ensuring effective collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector while working within a supportive and professional setting.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of perinatal education or one year of recent perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as an LPN.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Job description

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care, as well as performs nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, following competency guidelines, agency policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Perinatal positions require either (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus a breastfeeding course, or (b) one year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required for perinatal roles.
• MHSU positions require additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice involving primary diagnoses of Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform duties of the position.

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