Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (213909)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing personal care and performing nursing procedures while adhering to safety and quality standards. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and care planning. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive environment, where your skills and dedication will be valued and recognized. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to patient and staff safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Manager.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education program or acute perinatal experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program 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 continuous improvement of quality and safety is 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 carries out nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to competency guidelines, agency policies, standards, and unit 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.
• MHSU positions require additional education as specified 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 medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

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