Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214432)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety and quality care. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, deliver personal care, and execute nursing procedures in alignment with the guidelines set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will enhance patient outcomes and support continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Execute nursing procedures within competency guidelines and full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organization of work and implementation of a care plan

Medication administration

Operation of 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

Two years of recent surgical experience

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. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and 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 nurse operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, following agency policies, 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 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. Additionally, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is required.
• MHSU positions require additional education as specified by BCCNM for practice involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions require two years of recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organization of work and implementation of a care plan.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Operation of related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf.