Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (213361)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments, provide personal care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have effective communication skills and the ability to operate within the full scope of practice. Relevant education, such as completion of a perinatal program, is necessary. This role prioritizes patient and staff safety and follows agency standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a perinatal education program or 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience required.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders as outlined by BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team under the direction of the manager.
• Operate in accordance with competency guidelines and agency policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, 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

• 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