Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214655)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will perform assessments, provide personal care, and collaborate effectively with team members. This role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and offers opportunities for continuous improvement in patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of perinatal education program or one year acute perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate within full scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medication Administration

Education

LPN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, following agency policies and unit 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 outlined 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

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement a care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

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