Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214624)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing personal care, executing nursing procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience in perinatal or surgical care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Two years of related surgical experience

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 collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and executes nursing procedures. This role operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice defined by the Standards of Practice of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, alongside 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. 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 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, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competencies 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 the duties of the position.

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