Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (214868)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing personal care, assessments, and nursing procedures while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant qualifications, especially for specialized positions like perinatal care.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN in good standing required.
• Perinatal education or recent perinatal experience for relevant roles.
• Mental Health/Addiction certifications may be necessary for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under direction.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Execute nursing procedures within scope of practice.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Teamwork

Physical Capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal Education Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

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 quality and safety improvements are inherent to 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 executes nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice 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.
• 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 communication skills, both verbal and written, with residents, families, co-workers, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by BCCNM.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform duties.

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