Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (212077)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. The role involves assessing patient needs, planning care, and executing nursing procedures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience in perinatal or mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require recent acute perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and provides personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Manager.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

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. The 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 with a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, provides personal care, and executes 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 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.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by BCCNM.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

For more details, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf