Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214726)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing personal care, performing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have relevant registration and experience, particularly in perinatal or mental health settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Manager.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Knowledge of Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

Mental Health and/or Substance Use Education

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 direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, provides personal care, and carries out nursing procedures. The nurse operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to 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 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, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf