Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (211168)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Duncan, British Columbia, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform assessments and provide personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Additional qualifications include specific training for perinatal or mental health positions as applicable. The role emphasizes safety and effective communication with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing registrant with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• For perinatal positions, one year of recent acute perinatal experience is required.
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years for perinatal positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Operate in accordance with nursing competencies and agency policies.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Knowledge of administering medications

Ability to operate medical equipment

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN

Perinatal education program or equivalent

Completion of additional education for MHSU positions

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

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.