Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (213367)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team in Victoria. In this vital role, you will perform assessments and provide personal care while ensuring patient safety and quality improvement. Working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of residents and their families. Your expertise in nursing procedures and effective communication will be crucial as you navigate the full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans, and provides personal care as an LPN.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Manager.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Organizing work and implementing care plans

Medication administration

Operating medical equipment

Physical capability for duties

Education

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional education for MHSU positions

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (213367)

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 quality and safety improvement are 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 and provides personal care, and executes nursing procedures. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, as well as agency policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN is required.

• Perinatal positions require either (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus a 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 collaborate effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement care plans efficiently.
• Demonstrate competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Operate related medical equipment.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.