Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (211823)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform essential nursing duties, including assessments and personal care, while adhering to the highest standards of patient safety and care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that all practices align with the competency guidelines set forth by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive environment dedicated to continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under supervision.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Team Collaboration

Equipment Operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the supervision of the Manager or designate and collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, provides personal care, and carries out nursing procedures. The nurse operates within the competency guidelines and 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 registrant.
• Perinatal positions require either (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus 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 specified 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 work effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform duties of the position.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf