Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214516)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing assessments, planning personal care, and executing nursing procedures in accordance with established guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary registration and relevant experience, particularly in perinatal or surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal experience or education required for specific roles.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders for MHSU positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures within full scope of practice.
• Adhere to agency policies and unit-specific protocols.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of a perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Two years of recent surgical experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions

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 in quality and safety is inherent in 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 role operates within the full scope of practice and competency guidelines outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to agency policies 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) at least 1 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.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions require two (2) 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.
• 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 of the position.

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