Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214705)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; 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 and executing nursing procedures within the full scope of practice. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience in perinatal or surgical settings. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety while fostering continuous improvement in quality and care.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of perinatal education or 1 year recent perinatal experience required.
• Two years surgical experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments, plans and provides personal care.
• Executes nursing procedures within full scope of practice.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organizing work

Medication administration

Operating related equipment

Physical performance of duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program 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 in quality and safety is inherent in 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. This role operates within the full scope of practice and competency guidelines outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, in accordance with agency policies and unit protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• 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 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.
• Organize work and implement care plans.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.

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