Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214830)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. The role involves performing assessments, planning care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates must be registered and possess relevant experience, particularly for specialized positions.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal experience or education required for specific positions.
• MHSU positions require additional education for Mental Health/Substance Use.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Carry out nursing procedures within the full scope of practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organize work and implement a care plan

Demonstrate knowledge and competencies

Operate related equipment

Physically perform the duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of a perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Two years of recent 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 requirement to continuously improve 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 and provides personal care, and carries out nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, following agency policies, standards, and unit-specific 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) 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

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement a care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies required to work at full scope of practice, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.

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