Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (213469)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring a commitment to quality care and effective communication. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will perform assessments, plan personal care, and execute nursing procedures while adhering to the highest standards of practice. Ideal candidates will possess registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of perinatal education and NRP certification for perinatal roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organization

Medication Administration

Patient Care Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

LPN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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. 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.

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