Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (211531)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on patient and staff safety, performing assessments, and delivering personal care while adhering to the full scope of practice. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and the competence to administer medications. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a team dedicated to continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of perinatal education or 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans and provides personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures within full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work effectively with others

Organizational skills

Medication administration competence

Ability to operate relevant equipment

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education and breastfeeding course

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (211531)

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. Continuous quality and safety improvements are integral to this role.

Under the supervision of the Manager or a designate, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and executes nursing procedures. The nurse operates within the full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to 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 roles require either (a) completion of a perinatal education and breastfeeding course, or (b) at least 1 year of recent (within 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required for perinatal positions.
• Positions related to Mental Health and Substance Use require additional education as specified by BCCNM.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with residents, families, colleagues, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Competence to work at full scope, including medication administration, as required by BCCNM.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.

Island Health is the publicly funded healthcare provider serving southwestern British Columbia.