Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (212456)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Full Scope Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and personal care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will ensure patient and staff safety, adhere to competency guidelines, and apply your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is required.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Additional perinatal or mental health education may be required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan, and provide personal care.
• Operate according to competency guidelines and full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of nursing procedures

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 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: 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