Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (213679)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, with a focus on continuous improvement in quality and safety. The LPN will perform assessments, provide personal care, and execute nursing procedures within the full scope of practice. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and the physical capacity to perform duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of perinatal education program required for perinatal positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care.
• Executes nursing procedures within full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work effectively with others

Organizational skills

Knowledge of administering medications

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Job description

Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

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 improvement in 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 executes nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as 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.
• 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 outlined 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, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

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