Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214614)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Victoria. The role involves performing assessments, planning and providing personal care, and executing nursing procedures while adhering to established guidelines. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and meet specific educational requirements for various roles.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal education or acute perinatal experience required for specific roles.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Execute nursing procedures within the full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program or one year acute perinatal experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders

Two years related surgical and preadmission clinic 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. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the supervision of the Manager or designate and as part 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 competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to agency policies, standards, and 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. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required for perinatal roles.
• MHSU roles 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 collaborate effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Competency to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform duties.

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