Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (212022)

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. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring a commitment to continuous improvement in quality and safety. As a full-scope LPN, you will perform assessments, provide personal care, and administer medications while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education and breastfeeding course

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. 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 as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice according to the Standards of Practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, agency policies, standards, and unit 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 and 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.
• MHSU positions require additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice involving 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.
• Organize work and implement a care plan.
• Work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.

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