Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Duncan, British Columbia, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform assessments and provide personal care. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and encompasses a full scope of nursing practice. Ideal candidates should exhibit effective communication skills and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team. Additional qualifications for specialized positions in perinatal or mental health care may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Required to have neonatal resuscitation certification if in a perinatal role.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and plans for personal care.
• Provide nursing procedures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to standards and protocols as per agency policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of full scope practice

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education or recent perinatal experience

Job description

Overview

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

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf